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1982
1982 Teams
Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox California Angels Chicago White Sox Chicago Cubs Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Detroit Tigers Houston Astros Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Dodgers Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins Montreal Expos New York Yankees New York Mets Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres Seattle Mariners San Francisco Giants St. Louis Cardinals Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays
IN THE NEWS : The Mets ship popular OF Lee Mazzilli to the Rangers for minor league pitchers Ron Darling and Walt Terrell .
Surely you jest. The Cards trade P Bob Shirley to the Reds for minor league pitchers Jose Brito and Jeff Lahti . Brito won't make it but Lahti will have more than a cup of latte, going 1711 in five years. After a season in Cincy, Shirley will go to the Yankees.
IN THE NEWS : In an exhibition game against the Padres, A's pitcher Steve McCatty steps to the plate wielding a 15-inch toy bat on the instructions of manager Billy Martin , who was upset that his club was not allowed to use a DH in spring training games at National League parks. Home plate umpire Jim Quick refuses to let McCatty use the bat, and McCatty takes three called strikes.
IN THE NEWS : Forty-three-year-old Jim Kaat pitches one inning for the Cardinals in a season-opening 143 rout of the Astros, setting a new major-league record for pitchers by playing in his 24th consecutive season.
After astronauts Joe Engle and Richard Truly toss out the first ball at Riverfront Stadium , the Reds open with a 32 loss to the Cubs, called after eight innings on account of rain.
IN THE NEWS : The largest crowd ever to see a baseball game in Minnesota52,279turns out for the inaugural game at the brand-new Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome . Twins rookie 3B Gary Gaetti goes 4-for-4 with a pair of home runs, and is thrown out trying to stretch a triple into a 3rd round tripper. But Seattle wins 117.
In New York, a foot of snow cancels the Yankees opener with the Rangers at Yankee Stadium. Tomorrow's game with Texas and the first two with the White Sox will also be canceled because of snow and ice. With two games snowed out in Chicago, the Red Sox will return tomorrow to Winter Haven, FL.
The Reds sell P Mike LaCoss , 47 in 1981, to the Astros.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 6, 1982St. Louis Cardinals 14, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome (att. 33,521) W : Bob Forsch L : Nolan RyanLos Angeles Dodgers 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 49,662) W : Terry Forster L : Gary LavelleAtlanta Braves 1, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 30,188) W : Rick Mahler L : Juan EichelbergerSeattle Mariners 11, Minnesota Twins 7 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 52,279) W : Floyd Bannister L : Pete Redfern S : Mike StantonOakland Athletics 3, California Angels 2 (11 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 51,513) W : Jeff Jones L : Don AaseCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 7, 1982Cincinnati Reds 6, Chicago Cubs 2 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 10,158) W : Bruce Berenyi L : Dickie Noles S : Tom HumeHouston Astros 3, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Astrodome (att. 18,467) W : Joe Niekro L : John Martin S : Joe SambitoLos Angeles Dodgers 9, San Francisco Giants 2 at Dodger Stadium (att. 36,207) W : Bob Welch L : Fred BreiningAtlanta Braves 6, San Diego Padres 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 16,684) W : Bob Walk L : John Montefusco S : Gene GarberMinnesota Twins 7, Seattle Mariners 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 5,213) W : Roger Erickson L : Jim Beattie S : Doug CorbettCalifornia Angels 7, Oakland Athletics 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 17,576) W : Geoff Zahn L : Mike NorrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Former White Sox pitcher Francisco Barrios , 28, dies of heart attack in his native Mexico. Barrios was 14-7 for Chicago in 1977, but had recurring shoulder trouble, as well as drug and alcohol problems.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 9, 1982Atlanta Braves 6, Houston Astros 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 33,133) W : Tommy Boggs L : Don Sutton S : Al HraboskyChicago Cubs 5, New York Mets 0 at Wrigley Field (att. 26,712) W : Fergie Jenkins L : Mike Scott S : Lee SmithCincinnati Reds 7, San Francisco Giants 0 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 10,069) W : Frank Pastore L : Dan SchatzederSan Diego Padres 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Dodger Stadium (att. 37,965) W : Floyd Chiffer L : Terry Forster S : Gary LucasMontreal Expos 2, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 7,795) W : Steve Rogers L : Larry ChristensonKansas City Royals 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 29,069) W : Larry Gura L : Jack MorrisMinnesota Twins 2, California Angels 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 19,105) W : Albert Williams L : Angel MorenoOakland Athletics 5, Seattle Mariners 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 28,139) W : Steve McCatty L : Gaylord Perry S : Bob OwchinkoMilwaukee Brewers 15, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 30,216) W : Pete Vuckovich L : Mark BombackCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Yankees trade relief pitcher Ron Davis and minor leaguers Paul Boris and Greg Gagne to the Twins for veteran IF Roy Smalley . Gagne hit .270 and .297 the past two seasons at Greensboro.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 10, 1982Atlanta Braves 8, Houston Astros 6 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 10,885) W : Larry McWilliams L : Vern Ruhle S : Rick CampNew York Mets 9, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field (att. 8,019) W : Pat Zachry L : Doug BirdSan Francisco Giants 7, Cincinnati Reds 5 (10 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium (att. 11,906) W : Greg Minton L : Tom Hume S : Jim BarrLos Angeles Dodgers 6, San Diego Padres 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 46,692) W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Juan EichelbergerMontreal Expos 11, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 16,718) W : Bill Gullickson L : Dick RuthvenPittsburgh Pirates 11, St. Louis Cardinals 7 at Busch Stadium II (att. 40,878) W : Rod Scurry L : Mark Littell S : John CandelariaBoston Red Sox 2, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium W : Dennis Eckersley L : Scott McGregorBaltimore Orioles 5, Boston Red Sox 3 at Memorial Stadium (att. 21,268) W : Dennis Martinez L : Bob Ojeda S : Sammy StewartTexas Rangers 8, Cleveland Indians 3 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 62,443) W : Charlie Hough L : Rick WaitsKansas City Royals 5, Detroit Tigers 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 19,508) W : Dennis Leonard L : Dan Petry S : Dan QuisenberryCalifornia Angels 8, Minnesota Twins 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 23,769) W : Steve Renko L : Darrell JacksonToronto Blue Jays 3, Milwaukee Brewers 2 (10 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium (att. 11,141) W : Roy Lee Jackson L : Rollie FingersCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : At Yankee Stadium , the Yankees finally open with a 76 loss to Chicago in 12 innings, then drop a 20 nitecap. The grounds crew is feted because of their efforts in getting the snow-covered field ready, and grounds crew chief Esposito tosses out the first ball. Jerry Koosman and Ron Guidry are the starters but Koosman gives up six runs in five 2/3 inning and Guidry four runs in four innings to earn showers. Goose Gossage , the last of four pitchers, gives up a leadoff triple to Bill Almon in the 12th and Ron LeFlore drives him home with one of his three hits on the day. Kevin Hickey wins with an inning of relief.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 11, 1982Atlanta Braves 5, Houston Astros 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 11,322) W : Rick Mahler L : Nolan RyanNew York Mets 5, Chicago Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field (att. 5,430) W : Pete Falcone L : Dan Larson S : Neil AllenSan Francisco Giants 6, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 11,205) W : Al Holland L : Charlie LeibrandtPhiladelphia Phillies 1, Montreal Expos 0 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 15,397) W : Mike Krukow L : Ray BurrisSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 at Busch Stadium II (att. 14,819) W : Jim Kaat L : Enrique RomoBoston Red Sox 6, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium (att. 11,235) W : John Tudor L : Mike FlanaganCleveland Indians 13, Texas Rangers 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 3,821) W : Len Barker L : Doc MedichDetroit Tigers 2, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium (att. 22,962) W : Dave Rozema L : Vida Blue S : Kevin SaucierMinnesota Twins 3, California Angels 1 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 12,710) W : Pete Redfern L : Ken ForschChicago White Sox 7, New York Yankees 6 (12 inn.) at Yankee Stadium W : Kevin Hickey L : Rich GossageChicago White Sox 2, New York Yankees 0 at Yankee Stadium (att. 31,008) W : Britt Burns L : Tommy John S : Salome BarojasSeattle Mariners 6, Oakland Athletics 3 (16 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium W : Bill Caudill L : Bo McLaughlinOakland Athletics 3, Seattle Mariners 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 19,003) W : Rick Langford L : Mike MooreMilwaukee Brewers 14, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 10,128) W : Bob McClure L : Jim ClancyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 12, 1982Chicago Cubs 5, New York Mets 4 at Wrigley Field (att. 6,866) W : Dickie Noles L : Craig Swan S : Bill CampbellAtlanta Braves 6, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 11,451) W : Bob Walk L : Bruce BerenyiHouston Astros 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 (11 inn.) at Astrodome (att. 21,226) W : Mike LaCoss L : Dave StewartSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Busch Stadium II (att. 18,066) W : John Martin L : Tom Griffin S : Bruce SutterChicago White Sox 3, Boston Red Sox 2 at Fenway Park (att. 32,555) W : Richard Dotson L : Mike Torrez S : Salome BarojasNew York Yankees 10, Texas Rangers 7 at Arlington Stadium (att. 32,563) W : Dave Righetti L : Frank Tanana S : Shane RawleyToronto Blue Jays 9, Detroit Tigers 5 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 11,180) W : Luis Leal L : Milt WilcoxCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 13, 1982St. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 3 at Wrigley Field (att. 6,472) W : Joaquin Andujar L : Randy Martz S : Bruce SutterAtlanta Braves 8, Cincinnati Reds 5 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 11,846) W : Gene Garber L : Jim KernLos Angeles Dodgers 9, Houston Astros 5 at Astrodome (att. 20,736) W : Bob Welch L : Bob KnepperNew York Mets 5, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 40,845) W : Randy Jones L : Steve Carlton S : Neil AllenSan Francisco Giants 3, San Diego Padres 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 41,410) W : Alan Fowlkes L : John Montefusco S : Greg MintonCalifornia Angels 4, Seattle Mariners 3 (20 inn.)W : Rene Lachemann L : Gene Mauch S : Luis SanchezMilwaukee Brewers 9, Cleveland Indians 8 (10 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium (att. 6,258) W : Rollie Fingers L : Dennis LewallynKansas City Royals 6, Baltimore Orioles 5 at Royals Stadium (att. 14,662) W : Dave Frost L : Sammy Stewart S : Dan QuisenberryOakland Athletics 8, Minnesota Twins 3 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 10,594) W : Matt Keough L : Roger Erickson S : Tom UnderwoodNew York Yankees 6, Texas Rangers 3 at Arlington Stadium (att. 21,697) W : Mike Morgan L : Rick Honeycutt S : Rich GossageDetroit Tigers 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 10,087) W : Jack Morris L : Dale MurrayCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : In the longest game ever played at Anaheim Stadium , the Angels beat Seattle 43 on Bob Boone 's RBI single in the bottom of the 20th inning. The game began yesterday, but was suspended after 17 innings. In the 20 innings, Angels SS Rick Burleson accounts for ML-record 15 assists. In the scheduled contest, California wins again, 21 in 10 innings.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 14, 1982St. Louis Cardinals 3, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 11,655) W : Andy Rincon L : Fergie JenkinsAtlanta Braves 5, Cincinnati Reds 2 (10 inn.) at Riverfront Stadium (att. 14,217) W : Rick Camp L : Jim KernHouston Astros 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Astrodome (att. 25,562) W : Don Sutton L : Burt Hooton S : Joe SambitoMontreal Expos 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Stade Olympique (att. 35,941) W : Scott Sanderson L : Eddie Solomon S : Woodie FrymanNew York Mets 8, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 13,420) W : Mike Scott L : Dick RuthvenSan Diego Padres 3, San Francisco Giants 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 6,212) W : Tim Lollar L : Dan Schatzeder S : Gary LucasChicago White Sox 5, Boston Red Sox 4 at Fenway Park (att. 9,780) W : Steve Trout L : Bob Stanley S : Salome BarojasCalifornia Angels 2, Seattle Mariners 1 (10 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium (att. 23,905) W : Steve Renko L : Ed Vande BergCleveland Indians 6, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 7,017) W : John Denny L : Pete VuckovichKansas City Royals 4, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Royals Stadium (att. 20,382) W : Dave Frost L : Don StanhouseOakland Athletics 7, Minnesota Twins 5 (12 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 10,534) W : Jeff Jones L : Fernando ArroyoTexas Rangers 4, New York Yankees 1 at Arlington Stadium (att. 16,227) W : Charlie Hough L : John PacellaToronto Blue Jays 5, Detroit Tigers 4 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 10,114) W : Roy Lee Jackson L : Kevin SaucierCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Phils double the Mets, 84, in 13 innings. Luis Aguayo 's 2-out 3-run home run, off Charlie Puleo , in the 13th makes it easy for Warren Brusstar .
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 15, 1982St. Louis Cardinals 6, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 13,673) W : Steve Mura L : Doug BirdPittsburgh Pirates 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Stade Olympique (att. 18,986) W : Kent Tekulve L : Steve Rogers S : Rod ScurryPhiladelphia Phillies 8, New York Mets 4 (13 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 14,634) W : Warren Brusstar L : Charlie PuleoSan Diego Padres 2, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 32,681) W : Juan Eichelberger L : Fernando Valenzuela S : Gary LucasChicago White Sox 8, Boston Red Sox 4 at Fenway Park (att. 8,743) W : Dennis Lamp L : Bob Ojeda S : Jerry KoosmanCalifornia Angels 3, Seattle Mariners 2 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 22,410) W : Angel Moreno L : Gaylord PerryCleveland Indians 8, Milwaukee Brewers 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 9,072) W : Bert Blyleven L : Mike CaldwellDetroit Tigers 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 51,038) W : Kevin Saucier L : Dave Stieb S : Elias SosaMinnesota Twins 11, Oakland Athletics 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 15,064) W : Albert Williams L : Rick Langford S : Ron DavisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 16, 1982Atlanta Braves 5, Houston Astros 3 at Astrodome (att. 26,513) W : Larry McWilliams L : Nolan Ryan S : Rick CampMontreal Expos 4, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium (att. 20,587) W : Jeff Reardon L : Jesse OroscoPittsburgh Pirates 7, Chicago Cubs 6 (12 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 28,985) W : Enrique Romo L : Willie HernandezSan Diego Padres 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 16,258) W : John Curtis L : Jerry ReussSan Francisco Giants 6, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Candlestick Park (att. 10,201) W : Rich Gale L : Mario SotoSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Busch Stadium II (att. 15,003) W : Bob Forsch L : Mike Krukow S : Bruce SutterToronto Blue Jays 2, Boston Red Sox 0 at Fenway Park (att. 7,542) W : Luis Leal L : Dennis Eckersley S : Roy Lee JacksonCalifornia Angels 4, Minnesota Twins 2 (10 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium (att. 24,723) W : Don Aase L : Doug CorbettKansas City Royals 3, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 6,360) W : Vida Blue L : Len Barker S : Dan QuisenberryNew York Yankees 10, Detroit Tigers 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 14,082) W : Ron Guidry L : Pat UnderwoodTexas Rangers 4, Milwaukee Brewers 1 (10 inn.) at County Stadium (att. 49,887) W : Danny Darwin L : Rollie FingersSeattle Mariners 5, Oakland Athletics 0 at Kingdome (att. 23,856) W : Floyd Bannister L : Mike NorrisCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Lured by a cap night promotion, a stadium-record 61,640 fans pack Anaheim Stadium and see Brian Downing homer twice to lead the Angels to a 62 win over the Twins. In the 6th inning, SS Rick Burleson tears his rotator cuff making a throw to 1B and will be lost for the season.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 17, 1982Atlanta Braves 2, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome (att. 33,688) W : Preston Hanna L : Joe Niekro S : Gene GarberNew York Mets 2, Montreal Expos 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 16,529) W : Charlie Puleo L : Ray Burris S : Ed LynchChicago Cubs 10, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 6,436) W : Dickie Noles L : Ross BaumgartenSan Diego Padres 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 47,117) W : Eric Show L : Dave Goltz S : Gary LucasCincinnati Reds 8, San Francisco Giants 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 11,605) W : Bruce Berenyi L : Al Holland S : Tom HumeSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Busch Stadium II (att. 17,457) W : Joaquin Andujar L : Steve CarltonBoston Red Sox 5, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Fenway Park (att. 18,617) W : John Tudor L : Mark Bomback S : Mark ClearCalifornia Angels 6, Minnesota Twins 2 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 61,640) W : Ken Forsch L : Terry FeltonChicago White Sox 3, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Comiskey Park I W : Britt Burns L : Dennis Martinez S : Salome BarojasChicago White Sox 10, Baltimore Orioles 6 at Comiskey Park I (att. 28,977) W : La Marr Hoyt L : Tippy MartinezKansas City Royals 12, Cleveland Indians 10 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 7,089) W : Dave Frost L : Rick Waits S : Dan QuisenberryDetroit Tigers 5, New York Yankees 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 12,963) W : Jack Morris L : Tommy John S : Kevin SaucierTexas Rangers 5, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at County Stadium (att. 10,107) W : Frank Tanana L : Bob McClure S : Steve ComerOakland Athletics 10, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome (att. 29,379) W : Matt Keough L : Mike MooreCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The White Sox top Baltimore to go 80 for the season, the team's best start ever. Rookie Salome Barojas picks up his 5th save in as many appearances.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 18, 1982Atlanta Braves 6, Houston Astros 5 at Astrodome (att. 29,166) W : Al Hrabosky L : Dave Smith S : Rick CampMontreal Expos 7, New York Mets 6 at Shea Stadium (att. 27,159) W : Charlie Lea L : Randy Jones S : Jeff ReardonChicago Cubs 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 1 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 8,028) W : Fergie Jenkins L : Eddie Solomon S : Randy MartzSan Diego Padres 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 22,880) W : Luis DeLeon L : Dave StewartSan Francisco Giants 4, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 39,154) W : Alan Fowlkes L : Tom Seaver S : Greg MintonSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Philadelphia Phillies 5 (11 inn.) at Busch Stadium II (att. 25,222) W : Dave LaPoint L : Warren BrusstarBoston Red Sox 4, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Fenway Park (att. 18,017) W : Luis Aponte L : Roy Lee JacksonCalifornia Angels 5, Minnesota Twins 2 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 26,935) W : Geoff Zahn L : Roger EricksonChicago White Sox 6, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Comiskey Park I (att. 34,322) W : La Marr Hoyt L : Scott McGregor S : Salome BarojasCleveland Indians 8, Kansas City Royals 2 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 11,373) W : John Denny L : Bud BlackDetroit Tigers 5, New York Yankees 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 23,334) W : Dan Petry L : Dave RighettiTexas Rangers 9, Milwaukee Brewers 6 at County Stadium (att. 25,264) W : Danny Darwin L : Pete VuckovichSeattle Mariners 4, Oakland Athletics 3 at Kingdome (att. 8,960) W : Ed Vande Berg L : Tom UnderwoodCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 19, 1982Houston Astros 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 4 at Dodger Stadium (att. 39,356) W : Don Sutton L : Terry Forster S : Joe SambitoPhiladelphia Phillies 2, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 10,102) W : Larry Christenson L : Scott Sanderson S : Ed FarmerSan Diego Padres 13, San Francisco Giants 6 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 17,121) W : Juan Eichelberger L : Dan SchatzederToronto Blue Jays 5, Boston Red Sox 4 at Fenway Park (att. 27,265) W : Dale Murray L : Mark ClearDetroit Tigers 3, Kansas City Royals 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 10,809) W : Kevin Saucier L : Dan Quisenberry S : Elias SosaMinnesota Twins 5, Oakland Athletics 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 25,415) W : Ron Davis L : Rick LangfordCalifornia Angels 3, Seattle Mariners 1 at Kingdome (att. 5,494) W : Mike Witt L : Gene Nelson S : Don AaseCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : By defeating the Reds, 42 for its 12th victory in a row, The Braves tie the modern major-league record for consecutive wins at the start of a season. Steve Bedrosian pitches 41/3 innings of relief to earn his first ML win.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 20, 1982Atlanta Braves 4, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 37,268) W : Steve Bedrosian L : Frank Pastore S : Gene GarberLos Angeles Dodgers 10, Houston Astros 2 at Dodger Stadium (att. 44,876) W : Fernando Valenzuela L : Vern RuhleNew York Mets 3, Chicago Cubs 2 at Shea Stadium (att. 8,226) W : Mike Scott L : Doug Bird S : Neil AllenSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 3,534) W : John Martin L : Rick Rhoden S : Bruce SutterSan Diego Padres 8, San Francisco Giants 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 17,865) W : John Curtis L : Rich Gale S : Danny BooneBoston Red Sox 8, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Fenway Park (att. 15,253) W : Bob Ojeda L : Mike Flanagan S : Luis AponteNew York Yankees 11, Chicago White Sox 2 at Comiskey Park I (att. 11,588) W : Mike Morgan L : Steve TroutDetroit Tigers 8, Kansas City Royals 0 at Tiger Stadium (att. 10,654) W : Milt Wilcox L : Vida BlueOakland Athletics 4, Minnesota Twins 3 (16 inn.) at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 12,488) W : Dave Beard L : Bobby CastilloSeattle Mariners 6, California Angels 4 at Kingdome (att. 7,419) W : Gaylord Perry L : Angel Moreno S : Mike StantonCleveland Indians 9, Texas Rangers 4 at Arlington Stadium (att. 10,352) W : Bert Blyleven L : Charlie HoughCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Braves score two runs in the bottom of the 9th to beat Cincinnati 43 for their record-breaking 13th win since the start of the year.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 21, 1982Atlanta Braves 4, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 22,153) W : Rick Camp L : Bob ShirleyLos Angeles Dodgers 6, Houston Astros 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 41,595) W : Jerry Reuss L : Nolan RyanMontreal Expos 5, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Stade Olympique (att. 6,448) W : Steve Rogers L : Steve Carlton S : Jeff ReardonNew York Mets 7, Chicago Cubs 4 at Shea Stadium (att. 8,815) W : Craig Swan L : Bill Campbell S : Neil AllenSt. Louis Cardinals 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 3,589) W : Steve Mura L : John Candelaria S : Bruce SutterSan Diego Padres 7, San Francisco Giants 6 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 24,577) W : John Montefusco L : Al Holland S : Gary LucasBoston Red Sox 6, Baltimore Orioles 5 at Fenway Park (att. 15,725) W : Dennis Eckersley L : Dennis Martinez S : Mark ClearNew York Yankees 1, Chicago White Sox 0 at Comiskey Park I (att. 13,700) W : Ron Guidry L : Richard DotsonDetroit Tigers 4, Kansas City Royals 1 at Tiger Stadium (att. 12,583) W : Pat Underwood L : Larry GuraMilwaukee Brewers 3, Toronto Blue Jays 1 at County Stadium (att. 5,298) W : Randy Lerch L : Luis Leal S : Rollie FingersOakland Athletics 5, Minnesota Twins 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 18,118) W : Tom Underwood L : Darrell JacksonSeattle Mariners 5, California Angels 3 at Kingdome (att. 4,961) W : Floyd Bannister L : Steve Renko S : Bill CaudillTexas Rangers 4, Cleveland Indians 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 8,457) W : Doc Medich L : Rick Waits S : Steve ComerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : After opening the season with 13 straight wins the Braves finally lose, 21, to the Reds. Bruce Berenyi is the winner over Bob Walk .
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 22, 1982Cincinnati Reds 2, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 20,701) W : Bruce Berenyi L : Bob Walk S : Tom HumeMilwaukee Brewers 7, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at County Stadium (att. 6,199) W : Mike Caldwell L : Mark BombackDetroit Tigers 3, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 16,059) W : Jack Morris L : Tommy JohnSeattle Mariners 8, Minnesota Twins 4 at Kingdome (att. 4,601) W : Mike Moore L : Pete Redfern S : Mike StantonCleveland Indians 4, Texas Rangers 3 at Arlington Stadium (att. 8,954) W : Len Barker L : Frank Tanana S : Dan SpillnerCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 23, 1982San Diego Padres 6, Atlanta Braves 3 (12 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 37,105) W : Floyd Chiffer L : Rick CampPittsburgh Pirates 12, Chicago Cubs 10 at Wrigley Field (att. 8,813) W : Eddie Solomon L : Dickie Noles S : Kent TekulveHouston Astros 7, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Astrodome (att. 23,452) W : Joe Niekro L : Tom SeaverMontreal Expos 5, New York Mets 4 at Stade Olympique (att. 15,470) W : Jeff Reardon L : Jesse OroscoSt. Louis Cardinals 9, Philadelphia Phillies 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 26,617) W : Bob Forsch L : Mike KrukowLos Angeles Dodgers 9, San Francisco Giants 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 26,900) W : Bob Welch L : Alan FowlkesChicago White Sox 4, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium (att. 11,885) W : La Marr Hoyt L : Jim Palmer S : Jerry KoosmanCalifornia Angels 7, Oakland Athletics 2 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 36,585) W : Ken Forsch L : Matt KeoughKansas City Royals 11, Cleveland Indians 6 at Royals Stadium (att. 24,332) W : Grant Jackson L : Lary SorensenDetroit Tigers 9, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 20,160) W : Dan Petry L : Dave RighettiMinnesota Twins 12, Seattle Mariners 4 at Kingdome (att. 5,665) W : Roger Erickson L : Edwin NunezMilwaukee Brewers 2, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium (att. 13,818) W : Moose Haas L : Rick Honeycutt S : Rollie FingersBoston Red Sox 5, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 10,428) W : John Tudor L : Jim Clancy S : Mark ClearCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Cardinals win their 12th game in a row 74 over the Phillies. St. Louis will finally lose tomorrow 84 to Philadelphia, as Steve Carlton wins his first game of the season after four straight defeats.
At Toronto, Jesse Barfield hits the first pinch grand slam in Blue Jay history, connecting in the 8th inning off Boston's Tom Burgmeier .
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 24, 1982San Diego Padres 6, Atlanta Braves 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 28,447) W : Eric Show L : Gene Garber S : Luis DeLeonPittsburgh Pirates 8, Chicago Cubs 5 at Wrigley Field (att. 19,312) W : Don Robinson L : Randy MartzCincinnati Reds 3, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome (att. 32,525) W : Frank Pastore L : Bob Knepper S : Tom HumeNew York Mets 1, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 30,559) W : Charlie Puleo L : Ray Burris S : Neil AllenSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 25,270) W : Doug Bair L : Ed Farmer S : Bruce SutterLos Angeles Dodgers 7, San Francisco Giants 6 at Candlestick Park (att. 28,832) W : Steve Howe L : Greg Minton S : Terry ForsterBaltimore Orioles 7, Chicago White Sox 4 at Memorial Stadium (att. 24,749) W : Sammy Stewart L : Kevin HickeyCalifornia Angels 4, Oakland Athletics 2 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 58,963) W : Geoff Zahn L : Steve McCatty S : Don AaseKansas City Royals 5, Cleveland Indians 1 at Royals Stadium (att. 25,065) W : Paul Splittorff L : John Denny S : Dan QuisenberryDetroit Tigers 7, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium (att. 25,585) W : Larry Pashnick L : Doyle Alexander S : Kevin SaucierSeattle Mariners 3, Minnesota Twins 2 at Kingdome (att. 18,651) W : Ed Vande Berg L : Ron Davis S : Bill CaudillMilwaukee Brewers 4, Texas Rangers 1 at Arlington Stadium (att. 13,695) W : Pete Vuckovich L : Dave SchmidtBoston Red Sox 8, Toronto Blue Jays 7 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 13,135) W : Mike Torrez L : Dave Stieb S : Luis AponteCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Just 14 games into the season, George Steinbrenner fires manager Bob Lemon and replaces him with Gene Michael , the man Lemon had replaced last September.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 25, 1982Chicago Cubs 5, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Wrigley Field (att. 29,832) W : Randy Martz L : Rick RhodenCincinnati Reds 4, Houston Astros 3 (10 inn.) at Astrodome (att. 20,270) W : Bob Shirley L : Randy Moffitt S : Tom HumeMontreal Expos 5, New York Mets 2 at Stade Olympique (att. 34,781) W : Scott Sanderson L : Mike Scott S : Jeff ReardonPhiladelphia Phillies 8, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 30,198) W : Steve Carlton L : Andy Rincon S : Ed FarmerSan Francisco Giants 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Candlestick Park (att. 47,808) W : Fred Breining L : Fernando Valenzuela S : Gary LavelleBaltimore Orioles 2, Chicago White Sox 1 at Memorial Stadium (att. 16,233) W : Dennis Martinez L : Steve Trout S : Tippy MartinezCalifornia Angels 5, Oakland Athletics 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 35,781) W : Mike Witt L : Rick LangfordKansas City Royals 6, Cleveland Indians 3 at Royals Stadium (att. 20,867) W : Larry Gura L : Bert BlylevenNew York Yankees 3, Detroit Tigers 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 37,348) W : Shane Rawley L : Milt Wilcox S : Rich GossageSeattle Mariners 5, Minnesota Twins 4 (11 inn.) at Kingdome (att. 7,203) W : Bill Caudill L : Terry FeltonMilwaukee Brewers 11, Texas Rangers 6 at Arlington Stadium (att. 36,866) W : Dwight Bernard L : Jon Matlack S : Rollie FingersBoston Red Sox 5, Toronto Blue Jays 4 (12 inn.) at Exhibition Stadium (att. 21,043) W : Mark Clear L : Joey McLaughlinCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Todd Cruz , the Mariners' number-9 hitter, hits an 11th-inning home run for the 2nd straight game, helping Seattle to a 74 win over Cleveland. On April 25th, Cruz's solo home run in the bottom of the 11th capped a 4-for-4 day and gave the Mariners a 54 win over the Twins.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 27, 1982Pittsburgh Pirates 10, Atlanta Braves 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 6,763) W : Tom Griffin L : Bob WalkCincinnati Reds 6, Chicago Cubs 3 at Wrigley Field (att. 3,743) W : Bruce Berenyi L : Dan Larson S : Jim KernLos Angeles Dodgers 3, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 37,888) W : Jerry Reuss L : Larry ChristensonSan Diego Padres 8, New York Mets 5 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 20,414) W : Eric Show L : Jesse OroscoMontreal Expos 3, San Francisco Giants 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 5,587) W : Steve Rogers L : Al HollandHouston Astros 3, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Busch Stadium II (att. 14,368) W : Vern Ruhle L : Steve Mura S : Joe SambitoBoston Red Sox 7, Kansas City Royals 5 at Fenway Park (att. 12,998) W : Bob Stanley L : Dave FrostSeattle Mariners 7, Cleveland Indians 4 (11 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium (att. 3,275) W : Bill Caudill L : Dan Spillner S : Ed Vande BergChicago White Sox 11, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium (att. 9,500) W : La Marr Hoyt L : Randy LerchDetroit Tigers 5, Minnesota Twins 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 7,479) W : Jack Morris L : Darrell JacksonCalifornia Angels 3, New York Yankees 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 35,458) W : Angel Moreno L : Ron GuidryToronto Blue Jays 8, Texas Rangers 4 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 10,101) W : Dale Murray L : Doc MedichCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The Cubs Dickie Noles pitches his first career complete game, a 60 one-hitter over Tom Seaver and the Reds. The only hit off Noles is Eddie Milner 's single leading off the 4th inning.
Bob Bailor 's sacrifice fly in the top of the 15th inning scores Mookie Wilson with the winning run as the Mets beat the Padres 54, ending San Diego's winning streak at 11 games. It is the 3rd winning streak of 10 or more games in the National League this year.
Pete Rose goes 5-for-5 to tie Max Carey for the NL record with nine career 5-hit games, as Philadelphia scores six times in the top of the 9th to beat Los Angeles 93.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 28, 1982Atlanta Braves 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 6 (10 inn.) at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 6,318) W : Rick Camp L : Rod ScurryChicago Cubs 6, Cincinnati Reds 0 at Wrigley Field (att. 5,335) W : Dickie Noles L : Tom SeaverPhiladelphia Phillies 9, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 38,665) W : Ed Farmer L : Steve HoweNew York Mets 5, San Diego Padres 4 (15 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 23,315) W : Pete Falcone L : Gary LucasSan Francisco Giants 7, Montreal Expos 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 6,065) W : Bill Laskey L : Bill GullicksonSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Houston Astros 4 at Busch Stadium II (att. 15,757) W : Bob Forsch L : Dave Smith S : Bruce SutterOakland Athletics 6, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium W : Mike Norris L : Mike FlanaganBaltimore Orioles 5, Oakland Athletics 1 at Memorial Stadium (att. 11,859) W : Scott McGregor L : Matt KeoughKansas City Royals 8, Boston Red Sox 5 at Fenway Park (att. 12,368) W : Dennis Leonard L : John TudorCleveland Indians 6, Seattle Mariners 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 3,889) W : Len Barker L : Mike MooreMilwaukee Brewers 2, Chicago White Sox 1 at County Stadium (att. 9,406) W : Rollie Fingers L : Britt BurnsMinnesota Twins 4, Detroit Tigers 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 7,747) W : Pete Redfern L : Dan Petry S : Ron DavisNew York Yankees 6, California Angels 0 at Yankee Stadium (att. 25,498) W : Tommy John L : Ken ForschToronto Blue Jays 6, Texas Rangers 4 at Exhibition Stadium (att. 10,109) W : Jim Clancy L : Frank Tanana S : Joey McLaughlinCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 29, 1982Atlanta Braves 3, Chicago Cubs 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 8,802) W : Gene Garber L : Fergie Jenkins S : Rick CampLos Angeles Dodgers 4, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 36,198) W : Burt Hooton L : Dick RuthvenPittsburgh Pirates 9, Houston Astros 6 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 4,716) W : Enrique Romo L : Mike LaCoss S : Rod ScurrySan Diego Padres 6, New York Mets 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 19,691) W : Tim Lollar L : Charlie PuleoSan Francisco Giants 7, Montreal Expos 3 at Candlestick Park (att. 5,484) W : Alan Fowlkes L : Ray BurrisOakland Athletics 9, Baltimore Orioles 6 at Memorial Stadium (att. 10,990) W : Dave Beard L : Tippy MartinezChicago White Sox 3, Detroit Tigers 2 at Comiskey Park I (att. 7,519) W : Dennis Lamp L : Larry Pashnick S : Salome BarojasCleveland Indians 5, Seattle Mariners 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 3,984) W : Lary Sorensen L : Gene NelsonToronto Blue Jays 7, Kansas City Royals 0 at Royals Stadium (att. 15,707) W : Dave Stieb L : Paul SplittorffCalifornia Angels 2, New York Yankees 0 at Yankee Stadium (att. 25,350) W : Geoff Zahn L : Shane RawleyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Brian Fisher of Durham strikes out 20 Salem batters, including the first nine in a row, tying two Carolina League records. Durham wins, 53.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 30, 1982Atlanta Braves 1, Chicago Cubs 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 19,757) W : Steve Bedrosian L : Doug Bird S : Gene GarberCincinnati Reds 8, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 18,864) W : Frank Pastore L : Joaquin AndujarMontreal Expos 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium (att. 51,730) W : Scott Sanderson L : Fernando Valenzuela S : Jeff ReardonHouston Astros 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 8,768) W : Don Sutton L : Rick Rhoden S : Dave SmithPhiladelphia Phillies 3, San Diego Padres 1 (10 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 23,383) W : Steve Carlton L : Juan EichelbergerSan Francisco Giants 5, New York Mets 4 at Candlestick Park (att. 5,961) W : Fred Breining L : Neil AllenBaltimore Orioles 9, California Angels 4 at Memorial Stadium (att. 15,877) W : Jim Palmer L : Stan BahnsenBoston Red Sox 7, Texas Rangers 1 at Fenway Park (att. 19,370) W : Mike Torrez L : Charlie HoughDetroit Tigers 6, Chicago White Sox 4 (11 inn.) at Comiskey Park I (att. 21,245) W : Kevin Saucier L : Jerry Koosman S : Elias SosaOakland Athletics 8, Cleveland Indians 0 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 11,113) W : Rick Langford L : John DennyKansas City Royals 8, Toronto Blue Jays 7 at Royals Stadium (att. 19,030) W : Grant Jackson L : Roy Lee Jackson S : Dan QuisenberryMinnesota Twins 7, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 23,547) W : Roger Erickson L : Moose HaasSeattle Mariners 6, New York Yankees 3 at Yankee Stadium (att. 20,121) W : Gaylord Perry L : Rich Gossage S : Bill CaudillCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)