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1991
1991 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 : Expos trade OF Otis Nixon and minor league 3B Sol Rodriguez to the Braves in exchange for C Jimmy Kremers and a player to be named later.
IN THE NEWS : Nolan Ryan and his son, Reid, pitch against each other as the Rangers take on the University of Texas. Reid, a 19-year-old freshman, gives up four runs in two innings, and is down 4–1 to his father when he leaves the game. Dad gives up five hits, three runs, and strikes out seven in five innings, as the Rangers win 12–5.
The White Sox sign former Royal Bo Jackson to a contract which could earn him more than $8 million over three years if he is healthy.
IN THE NEWS : Phillies obtain P Mitch Williams from the Cubs in exchange for P Chuck McElroy and P Bob Scanlan .
IN THE NEWS : Major league umpires strike on Opening Day, as amateur umps are used as replacements. The arbiters, whose working agreement expired on December 31, will settle and return to work the next day. Among the benefits won by the union is an increase in starting salaries from $41,000 to $60,000.
Nolan Ryan starts and Goose Gossage pitches in relief for Texas in a 5-4 loss to Milwaukee. It marks the first time a 300-game winner hurls in the same contest as a teammate with 300 saves.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 8, 1991 » OPENING DAY Cincinnati Reds 6, Houston Astros 2 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 55,205) W : Tom Browning L : Mike Scott S : Rob DibbleNew York Mets 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 49,276) W : Dwight Gooden L : Terry Mulholland S : John FrancoMontreal Expos 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 54,274) W : Dennis Martinez L : Doug DrabekChicago White Sox 9, Baltimore Orioles 1 at Memorial Stadium (att. 50,213) W : Jack McDowell L : Jeff BallardDetroit Tigers 6, New York Yankees 4 at Tiger Stadium (att. 47,382) W : Paul Gibson L : Greg Cadaret S : Mike HennemanKansas City Royals 4, Cleveland Indians 2 at Royals Stadium (att. 39,363) W : Bret Saberhagen L : Greg Swindell S : Jeff MontgomeryMilwaukee Brewers 5, Texas Rangers 4 at Arlington Stadium (att. 40,560) W : Mark Knudson L : Nolan Ryan S : Edwin NunezBoston Red Sox 6, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Skydome (att. 50,114) W : Roger Clemens L : Dave StiebCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : The average baseball salary on Opening Day reaches a record $891,188, with 223 players making at least $1 million.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 9, 1991St. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 31,622) W : Bryn Smith L : Danny Jackson S : Lee SmithNew York Mets 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 16,013) W : Doug Simons L : Joe BoeverPittsburgh Pirates 4, Montreal Expos 3 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 6,624) W : Bob Kipper L : Steve Frey S : Bill LandrumSan Diego Padres 7, San Francisco Giants 4 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 48,089) W : Mike Maddux L : Trevor Wilson S : Larry AndersenCleveland Indians 2, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium (att. 19,015) W : Tom Candiotti L : Mike Boddicker S : Doug JonesOakland Athletics 7, Minnesota Twins 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 44,373) W : Dave Stewart L : Jack MorrisCalifornia Angels 3, Seattle Mariners 2 at Kingdome (att. 53,671) W : Chuck Finley L : Erik Hanson S : Bryan HarveyToronto Blue Jays 4, Boston Red Sox 3 at Skydome (att. 42,211) W : Jimmy Key L : Greg Harris S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Scott Sanderson hurls eight no-hit innings against the Tigers in his first appearance as a Yankee. He surrenders a wind-blown double to Tony Phillips on his first pitch of the 9th, and is replaced by Greg Cadaret , who finishes the 1-hitter for a 4-0 NY victory.
Sixty-eight-year-old Minnie Minoso is denied a chance to appear in a professional game in his 6th consecutive decade by baseball Commissioner Fay Vincent . Minoso had been scheduled to suit up for the independent Miami Miracle of the Class A Florida State League in their April 13 game against the Ft. Lauderdale Yankees. Vincent refuses to allow Minoso to sign a contract, even for a single night.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 10, 1991Los Angeles Dodgers 6, Atlanta Braves 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 18,527) W : Tim Belcher L : John Smoltz S : John CandelariaChicago Cubs 2, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Wrigley Field (att. 11,204) W : Greg Maddux L : Jose DeLeon S : Dave SmithCincinnati Reds 6, Houston Astros 5 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 17,785) W : Ted Power L : Darryl Kile S : Randy MyersPhiladelphia Phillies 8, New York Mets 7 (10 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 22,841) W : Roger McDowell L : Jeff Innis S : Mitch WilliamsPittsburgh Pirates 6, Montreal Expos 3 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 7,656) W : Zane Smith L : Oil Can Boyd S : Stan BelindaSan Diego Padres 4, San Francisco Giants 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 18,590) W : Bruce Hurst L : Bud Black S : Craig LeffertsChicago White Sox 2, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium (att. 24,973) W : Greg Hibbard L : Jose Mesa S : Bobby ThigpenNew York Yankees 4, Detroit Tigers 0 at Tiger Stadium (att. 7,842) W : Scott Sanderson L : Walt TerrellKansas City Royals 1, Cleveland Indians 0 at Royals Stadium (att. 18,428) W : Kevin Appier L : Charles Nagy S : Jeff MontgomeryMinnesota Twins 4, Oakland Athletics 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 22,958) W : Allan Anderson L : Bob Welch S : Rick AguileraCalifornia Angels 5, Seattle Mariners 3 at Kingdome (att. 16,977) W : Kirk McCaskill L : Randy Johnson S : Bryan HarveyMilwaukee Brewers 6, Texas Rangers 0 at Arlington Stadium (att. 15,293) W : Chris Bosio L : Kevin BrownToronto Blue Jays 5, Boston Red Sox 3 at Skydome (att. 41,164) W : Mike Timlin L : Jeff Gray S : Tom HenkeCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Oakland pitcher Eric Show goes on the disabled list with an infected thumb from repeatedly biting his nails.
Astros SS Eric Yelding rushes the mound after Reds pitcher Rob Dibble throws a pitch behind Yelding in the Astros' 4-1 victory. Yelding will be fined $1,000 and suspended one day for his actions, while Dibble will receive a 3-game suspension.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 11, 1991Los Angeles Dodgers 4, Atlanta Braves 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 14,672) W : Ramon Martinez L : Charlie LeibrandtSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Chicago Cubs 4 at Wrigley Field (att. 10,830) W : Ken Hill L : Mike Harkey S : Lee SmithHouston Astros 4, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 18,012) W : Pete Harnisch L : Norm Charlton S : Curt SchillingNew York Mets 6, Montreal Expos 3 at Shea Stadium (att. 17,271) W : Wally Whitehurst L : Rick Mahler S : John FrancoSan Francisco Giants 11, San Diego Padres 9 (10 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 22,475) W : Dave Righetti L : Craig LeffertsCleveland Indians 6, Boston Red Sox 4 at Fenway Park (att. 34,134) W : Eric King L : Danny Darwin S : Doug JonesDetroit Tigers 11, New York Yankees 5 at Tiger Stadium (att. 8,392) W : Paul Gibson L : John HabyanOakland Athletics 3, Minnesota Twins 0 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 22,169) W : Joe Slusarski L : Scott Erickson S : Dennis EckersleyCalifornia Angels 5, Seattle Mariners 0 at Kingdome (att. 11,373) W : Mark Langston L : Brian Holman S : Jeff RobinsonToronto Blue Jays 7, Milwaukee Brewers 3 at Skydome (att. 38,286) W : David Wells L : Ron RobinsonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 12, 1991Pittsburgh Pirates 3, Chicago Cubs 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 8,704) W : John Smiley L : Shawn Boskie S : Vicente PalaciosHouston Astros 3, San Francisco Giants 2 at Astrodome (att. 25,632) W : Mark Portugal L : Rick Reuschel S : Dwayne HenrySan Diego Padres 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 2 at Dodger Stadium (att. 49,676) W : Greg Harris L : Bob Ojeda S : Wes GardnerMontreal Expos 4, New York Mets 3 (11 inn.) at Shea Stadium (att. 22,163) W : Tim Burke L : John Franco S : Steve FreyPhiladelphia Phillies 11, St. Louis Cardinals 4 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 38,227) W : Pat Combs L : Jamie MoyerChicago White Sox 4, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium (att. 10,847) W : Alex Fernandez L : Steve Searcy S : Bobby ThigpenKansas City Royals 9, New York Yankees 5 at Royals Stadium (att. 27,100) W : Storm Davis L : Chuck CaryMinnesota Twins 6, California Angels 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 45,866) W : Kevin Tapani L : Jim AbbottOakland Athletics 6, Seattle Mariners 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 36,112) W : Mike Moore L : Scott BankheadBaltimore Orioles 3, Texas Rangers 0 at Arlington Stadium (att. 15,932) W : Dave Johnson L : Bobby Witt S : Gregg OlsonToronto Blue Jays 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 (11 inn.) at Skydome (att. 43,150) W : Mike Timlin L : Dan PlesacCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : California's Dave Winfield collects 15 total bases and six RBIs on three home runs, a double and single in the Haloes 15-9 win over the Twins.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 13, 1991Chicago Cubs 7, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Wrigley Field (att. 23,838) W : Mike Bielecki L : Doug DrabekAtlanta Braves 7, Cincinnati Reds 5 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 18,566) W : Steve Avery L : Jack Armstrong S : Juan BerenguerSan Francisco Giants 16, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome (att. 22,411) W : Scott Garrelts L : Mike Scott S : Eric GundersonSan Diego Padres 6, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 47,793) W : Eric Nolte L : Kevin Gross S : Mike MadduxNew York Mets 5, Montreal Expos 3 at Shea Stadium (att. 26,046) W : Dwight Gooden L : Dennis MartinezPhiladelphia Phillies 4, St. Louis Cardinals 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 15,485) W : Terry Mulholland L : Bob Tewksbury S : Mitch WilliamsBoston Red Sox 4, Cleveland Indians 0 at Fenway Park (att. 33,212) W : Roger Clemens L : Greg SwindellChicago White Sox 4, Detroit Tigers 1 at Tiger Stadium (att. 10,673) W : Jack McDowell L : Frank TananaNew York Yankees 9, Kansas City Royals 8 at Royals Stadium (att. 25,746) W : Tim Leary L : Bret Saberhagen S : Steve FarrCalifornia Angels 15, Minnesota Twins 9 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 33,782) W : Scott Bailes L : Mark GuthrieOakland Athletics 4, Seattle Mariners 2 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 38,126) W : Kirk Dressendorfer L : Rich DeLucia S : Dennis EckersleyBaltimore Orioles 11, Texas Rangers 4 at Arlington Stadium (att. 23,632) W : Jeff Ballard L : Kenny RogersMilwaukee Brewers 7, Toronto Blue Jays 3 at Skydome (att. 49,872) W : Kevin Brown L : Dave Stieb S : Chuck CrimCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : In the 3rd inning of the Rangers 15-3 win over the Orioles, Nolan Ryan becomes the 12th pitcher in history to reach 5,000 innings pitched. Ryan notches the victory for his 1st win of the year.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 14, 1991Chicago Cubs 6, Pittsburgh Pirates 4 at Wrigley Field (att. 25,994) W : Heathcliff Slocumb L : Stan Belinda S : Dave SmithAtlanta Braves 12, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 25,837) W : Tom Glavine L : Tom BrowningHouston Astros 7, San Francisco Giants 2 at Astrodome (att. 12,834) W : Jimmy Jones L : John BurkettSan Diego Padres 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 47,698) W : Ed Whitson L : Mike Morgan S : Craig LeffertsNew York Mets 7, Montreal Expos 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 25,944) W : Frank Viola L : Chris NabholzSt. Louis Cardinals 11, Philadelphia Phillies 7 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 20,337) W : Bryn Smith L : Dave LaPoint S : Lee SmithCleveland Indians 6, Boston Red Sox 0 at Fenway Park (att. 33,348) W : Tom Candiotti L : Greg HarrisKansas City Royals 5, New York Yankees 3 at Royals Stadium (att. 30,005) W : Mike Boddicker L : Andy Hawkins S : Jeff MontgomeryCalifornia Angels 9, Minnesota Twins 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 22,513) W : Chuck Finley L : Jack MorrisOakland Athletics 7, Seattle Mariners 6 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 28,949) W : Dana Allison L : Mike JacksonTexas Rangers 15, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Arlington Stadium (att. 24,084) W : Nolan Ryan L : Jeff RobinsonToronto Blue Jays 9, Milwaukee Brewers 0 at Skydome (att. 47,136) W : Jimmy Key L : Don AugustCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Phillies pitcher Jason Grimsley uncorks four wild pitches in a 5-4 loss to the Cubs.
Giants P Bud Black and C Steve Decker work together in a game against the Dodgers, marking the first Black & Decker battery in major league history. Black loses the contest while Decker gets one hit in four at bats.
Mariners hurler Randy Johnson commits a balk in the 4th inning of a game against Minnesota when the Seattle mascot, Mariner Moose, throws a bag of peanuts onto the Kingdome turf. Johnson will go the distance in the 8-4 victory for his 1st win of the season.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 15, 1991Houston Astros 3, Atlanta Braves 1 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 6,729) W : Al Osuna L : Kent Mercker S : Curt SchillingChicago Cubs 5, Philadelphia Phillies 4 at Wrigley Field (att. 27,794) W : Greg Maddux L : Jason Grimsley S : Dave SmithSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Montreal Expos 4 at Stade Olympique (att. 35,238) W : Cris Carpenter L : Tim Burke S : Lee SmithNew York Mets 9, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 6,785) W : David Cone L : Bob KipperSan Diego Padres 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 (11 inn.) at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 18,815) W : Mike Maddux L : Ted PowerLos Angeles Dodgers 2, San Francisco Giants 1 at Candlestick Park (att. 55,883) W : Tim Belcher L : Bud Black S : Jay HowellCleveland Indians 1, Boston Red Sox 0 (13 inn.) at Fenway Park (att. 33,205) W : Steve Olin L : Dennis Lamp S : Doug JonesOakland Athletics 5, California Angels 2 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 44,339) W : Bob Welch L : Kirk McCaskill S : Dennis EckersleyToronto Blue Jays 4, Detroit Tigers 3 at Tiger Stadium (att. 9,632) W : Todd Stottlemyre L : Walt Terrell S : Duane WardBaltimore Orioles 7, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium (att. 50,058) W : Jose Mesa L : Chris Bosio S : Mark WilliamsonChicago White Sox 6, New York Yankees 5 at Yankee Stadium (att. 50,891) W : Greg Hibbard L : Greg Cadaret S : Bobby ThigpenSeattle Mariners 8, Minnesota Twins 4 at Kingdome (att. 15,120) W : Randy Johnson L : Allan AndersonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 16, 1991Atlanta Braves 10, Houston Astros 4 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 7,759) W : Doug Sisk L : Xavier HernandezChicago Cubs 4, Philadelphia Phillies 3 (13 inn.) at Wrigley Field (att. 11,571) W : Mike Bielecki L : Mitch WilliamsMontreal Expos 4, St. Louis Cardinals 1 at Stade Olympique (att. 9,159) W : Rick Mahler L : Ken Hill S : Tim BurkePittsburgh Pirates 4, New York Mets 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 16,963) W : Randy Tomlin L : Wally Whitehurst S : Stan BelindaCincinnati Reds 1, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 19,752) W : Norm Charlton L : Andy Benes S : Randy MyersSan Francisco Giants 8, Los Angeles Dodgers 6 at Candlestick Park (att. 24,035) W : Mike LaCoss L : Ramon Martinez S : Dave RighettiBoston Red Sox 5, Kansas City Royals 2 at Fenway Park (att. 25,815) W : Danny Darwin L : Kevin Appier S : Jeff ReardonOakland Athletics 8, California Angels 5 (11 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium (att. 26,813) W : Steve Chitren L : Scott Bailes S : Dennis EckersleyTexas Rangers 3, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 46,606) W : Kevin Brown L : Eric King S : Jeff RussellDetroit Tigers 6, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Tiger Stadium (att. 10,791) W : Bill Gullickson L : David Wells S : Mike HennemanChicago White Sox 4, New York Yankees 3 (10 inn.) at Yankee Stadium (att. 17,541) W : Scott Radinsky L : Steve Farr S : Bobby ThigpenSeattle Mariners 3, Minnesota Twins 0 at Kingdome (att. 8,837) W : Brian Holman L : Scott EricksonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 17, 1991Houston Astros 4, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 8,342) W : Mark Portugal L : Steve Avery S : Curt SchillingChicago Cubs 4, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Wrigley Field (att. 13,680) W : Shawn Boskie L : Pat Combs S : Dave SmithMontreal Expos 1, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 7,870) W : Bill Sampen L : Jamie Moyer S : Barry JonesPittsburgh Pirates 4, New York Mets 0 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 14,792) W : John Smiley L : Ron DarlingCincinnati Reds 5, San Diego Padres 1 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 18,014) W : Chris Hammond L : Greg Harris S : Scott ScudderLos Angeles Dodgers 6, San Francisco Giants 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 29,011) W : Bob Ojeda L : Rick ReuschelBoston Red Sox 6, Kansas City Royals 2 at Fenway Park (att. 24,651) W : Tom Bolton L : Storm Davis S : Jeff GrayOakland Athletics 3, California Angels 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 28,685) W : Mike Moore L : Jim Abbott S : Joe KlinkDetroit Tigers 5, Toronto Blue Jays 4 (10 inn.) at Tiger Stadium (att. 16,355) W : Mike Henneman L : Duane WardMilwaukee Brewers 7, Baltimore Orioles 3 at County Stadium (att. 8,053) W : Jaime Navarro L : Dave Johnson S : Mark LeeNew York Yankees 10, Chicago White Sox 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 14,209) W : Chuck Cary L : Alex FernandezSeattle Mariners 4, Minnesota Twins 3 (11 inn.) at Kingdome (att. 9,628) W : Mike Jackson L : Rick AguileraCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Orioles 1B Glenn Davis commits four errors in an 11-inning 4-3 loss to the Brewers to tie the American League single game mark originally set in 1939 by Jim Wasdell of the Senators.
The White Sox play the first game ever in the new Comiskey Park , losing 16-0 to the Tigers. Frank Tanana hurls the 7-hit shutout for Detroit.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 18, 1991Chicago Cubs 3, Pittsburgh Pirates 2 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 9,148) W : Rick Sutcliffe L : Doug Drabek S : Paul AssenmacherSan Diego Padres 10, Los Angeles Dodgers 5 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 26,331) W : Eric Nolte L : Kevin GrossBoston Red Sox 1, Kansas City Royals 0 at Fenway Park (att. 29,658) W : Roger Clemens L : Bret Saberhagen S : Jeff ReardonCalifornia Angels 7, Oakland Athletics 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 24,939) W : Scott Lewis L : Kirk DressendorferDetroit Tigers 16, Chicago White Sox 0 at Comiskey Park II (att. 42,191) W : Frank Tanana L : Jack McDowellTexas Rangers 7, Cleveland Indians 0 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 6,023) W : Bobby Witt L : Greg SwindellMilwaukee Brewers 4, Baltimore Orioles 3 (11 inn.) at County Stadium (att. 7,693) W : Edwin Nunez L : Jose BautistaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 19, 1991Cincinnati Reds 8, Atlanta Braves 3 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 13,498) W : Jack Armstrong L : Tom GlavineMontreal Expos 2, New York Mets 1 at Stade Olympique (att. 13,986) W : Dennis Martinez L : Dwight Gooden S : Tim BurkePittsburgh Pirates 5, Chicago Cubs 4 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 13,157) W : Stan Belinda L : Dave SmithLos Angeles Dodgers 4, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 30,795) W : Mike Morgan L : Ed WhitsonSan Francisco Giants 5, Houston Astros 2 at Candlestick Park (att. 12,392) W : John Burkett L : Jimmy Jones S : Jeff BrantleySt. Louis Cardinals 3, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Busch Stadium II (att. 21,468) W : Bob Tewksbury L : Terry Mulholland S : Lee SmithBaltimore Orioles 5, Texas Rangers 0 at Memorial Stadium (att. 21,834) W : Jeff Robinson L : Kenny RogersCalifornia Angels 2, Minnesota Twins 0 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 22,583) W : Chuck Finley L : Jack MorrisToronto Blue Jays 5, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium (att. 9,604) W : Dave Stieb L : Don AugustNew York Yankees 3, Kansas City Royals 1 at Yankee Stadium (att. 15,773) W : Tim Leary L : Mike BoddickerSeattle Mariners 11, Oakland Athletics 7 at Kingdome (att. 24,009) W : Rich DeLucia L : Dave Stewart S : Rob MurphyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 20, 1991Cincinnati Reds 3, Atlanta Braves 0 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 27,464) W : Tom Browning L : John SmoltzNew York Mets 3, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique (att. 19,444) W : Frank Viola L : Chris Nabholz S : John FrancoPittsburgh Pirates 9, Chicago Cubs 3 at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 13,179) W : Zane Smith L : Greg MadduxSan Diego Padres 5, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 39,335) W : Larry Andersen L : Tim Belcher S : Craig LeffertsSan Francisco Giants 4, Houston Astros 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 18,856) W : Bud Black L : Jim DeshaiesPhiladelphia Phillies 6, St. Louis Cardinals 5 (10 inn.) at Busch Stadium II W : Roger McDowell L : Cris Carpenter S : Mitch WilliamsSt. Louis Cardinals 12, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Busch Stadium II (att. 27,482) W : Jose DeLeon L : Jason Grimsley S : Omar OlivaresTexas Rangers 1, Baltimore Orioles 0 at Memorial Stadium (att. 22,448) W : Nolan Ryan L : Jose Mesa S : Jeff RussellCalifornia Angels 2, Minnesota Twins 1 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 34,767) W : Kirk McCaskill L : Allan Anderson S : Bryan HarveyDetroit Tigers 2, Chicago White Sox 1 (12 inn.) at Comiskey Park II (att. 36,420) W : Mike Henneman L : Scott Radinsky S : Jerry Don GleatonBoston Red Sox 2, Cleveland Indians 1 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 9,153) W : Greg Harris L : Tom Candiotti S : Jeff ReardonToronto Blue Jays 4, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium (att. 13,545) W : Jimmy Key L : Chris Bosio S : Duane WardKansas City Royals 5, New York Yankees 2 at Yankee Stadium (att. 17,969) W : Tom Gordon L : Scott Sanderson S : Jeff MontgomerySeattle Mariners 3, Oakland Athletics 2 at Kingdome (att. 51,412) W : Erik Hanson L : Dennis EckersleyCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Pittsburgh becomes the first team in history to come back from a 5-run deficit in the bottom half of an extra inning to win a game. The Pirates score six times in the 11th inning of a game against the Cubs to eke out a 13-12 victory.
After losing his 1st two starts when the Twins were shut out, Scott Erickson is victorious, 4–3, at California. He allows five hits and benefits from an tie-breaking unearned run off reliever Mark Eichhorn . It is the start of a 12-game win streak for Erickson, who will go 20–8 on the year.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 21, 1991Atlanta Braves 3, Cincinnati Reds 2 at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium (att. 23,473) W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Jose Rijo S : Kent MerckerNew York Mets 9, Montreal Expos 5 at Stade Olympique (att. 8,409) W : David Cone L : Oil Can Boyd S : Pete SchourekPittsburgh Pirates 13, Chicago Cubs 12 (11 inn.) at Three Rivers Stadium (att. 10,860) W : Bob Patterson L : Mike BieleckiLos Angeles Dodgers 6, San Diego Padres 0 at San Diego/Jack Murphy Stadium (att. 36,269) W : Ramon Martinez L : Andy BenesSan Francisco Giants 1, Houston Astros 0 at Candlestick Park (att. 27,405) W : Dave Righetti L : Curt SchillingSt. Louis Cardinals 7, Philadelphia Phillies 6 (10 inn.) at Busch Stadium II (att. 26,701) W : Lee Smith L : Mitch WilliamsMinnesota Twins 4, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 41,337) W : Scott Erickson L : Mark Eichhorn S : Rick AguileraChicago White Sox 5, Detroit Tigers 4 at Comiskey Park II (att. 29,776) W : Brian Drahman L : Paul GibsonMilwaukee Brewers 11, Toronto Blue Jays 8 (10 inn.) at County Stadium (att. 14,920) W : Chuck Crim L : Frank WillsSeattle Mariners 7, Oakland Athletics 2 at Kingdome (att. 30,191) W : Randy Johnson L : Dana AllisonCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Giants 2B Robby Thompson hits for the cycle in a 7-5 loss to the Padres. Thompson triples in the 1st, homers in the 3rd, singles in the 6th, and doubles in the 9th.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 22, 1991Houston Astros 2, Cincinnati Reds 1 at Astrodome (att. 8,692) W : Dwayne Henry L : Randy MyersAtlanta Braves 7, Los Angeles Dodgers 1 at Dodger Stadium (att. 42,723) W : Steve Avery L : Bob OjedaSan Diego Padres 7, San Francisco Giants 5 at Candlestick Park (att. 13,385) W : Pat Clements L : Trevor Wilson S : Craig LeffertsSt. Louis Cardinals 3, Chicago Cubs 2 at Busch Stadium II (att. 23,943) W : Juan Agosto L : Dave SmithBoston Red Sox 6, Toronto Blue Jays 4 at Fenway Park (att. 25,841) W : Dennis Lamp L : David Wells S : Jeff ReardonSeattle Mariners 4, California Angels 3 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 19,857) W : Brian Holman L : Jim Abbott S : Mike JacksonChicago White Sox 8, Baltimore Orioles 7 at Comiskey Park II (att. 30,480) W : Alex Fernandez L : Ben McDonald S : Bobby ThigpenCleveland Indians 10, Kansas City Royals 4 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 4,407) W : Charles Nagy L : Kevin AppierMinnesota Twins 3, Oakland Athletics 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 12,998) W : Steve Bedrosian L : Joe Klink S : Rick AguileraDetroit Tigers 10, New York Yankees 5 at Yankee Stadium (att. 12,938) W : Jerry Don Gleaton L : Greg CadaretCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Rob Dibble of the Reds fans six consecutive Astros to tie the National League record for most Ks in a row by a relief pitcher. Dibble records his 2nd save of the year as the Reds defeat the Astros, 3-1.
Manager Nick Leyva is fired by the Phillies after just 13 games, and replaced by Jim Fregosi . It is the second-fastest firing in major league history. Cal Ripken Sr. was fired by Baltimore after six games in 1988. Under Fregosi, the Phils lose their 10th in 14 games, dropping a 2–1 decision to the Mets. Jason Grimsley is the loser as both Mets score on walks.
In the top of the 6th at Fenway, the Jays John Olerud is at bat when Sox pitcher Roger Clemens catches Joe Carter napping and picks off the baserunner unassisted at 1B. Carter was caught by pitcher John Cerutti the same way in 1986.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 23, 1991Cincinnati Reds 3, Houston Astros 1 at Astrodome (att. 9,232) W : Chris Hammond L : Jim Corsi S : Rob DibbleAtlanta Braves 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 27,737) W : Tom Glavine L : Kevin GrossPittsburgh Pirates 7, Montreal Expos 3 at Stade Olympique (att. 7,770) W : John Smiley L : Bill SampenNew York Mets 2, Philadelphia Phillies 1 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 20,181) W : Ron Darling L : Jason Grimsley S : John FrancoSan Diego Padres 7, San Francisco Giants 6 at Candlestick Park (att. 12,436) W : Eric Nolte L : Scott Garrelts S : Craig LeffertsSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Chicago Cubs 2 at Busch Stadium II (att. 25,384) W : Bob Tewksbury L : Rick Sutcliffe S : Lee SmithBoston Red Sox 3, Toronto Blue Jays 0 at Fenway Park (att. 29,904) W : Roger Clemens L : Denis Boucher S : Jeff ReardonSeattle Mariners 2, California Angels 0 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 20,446) W : Scott Bankhead L : Scott Lewis S : Russ SwanChicago White Sox 10, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Comiskey Park II (att. 23,215) W : Jack McDowell L : Dave JohnsonKansas City Royals 6, Cleveland Indians 0 at Cleveland Stadium (att. 4,805) W : Storm Davis L : Eric KingTexas Rangers 6, Milwaukee Brewers 5 (11 inn.) at County Stadium (att. 6,896) W : Rich Gossage L : Chuck Crim S : Jeff RussellOakland Athletics 7, Minnesota Twins 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 12,574) W : Kirk Dressendorfer L : Mark Guthrie S : Dennis EckersleyNew York Yankees 5, Detroit Tigers 0 at Yankee Stadium (att. 18,789) W : Dave Eiland L : Frank TananaCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Houston rookie P Darryl Kile hurls six hitless innings against Cincinnati in his 1st big league start. Manager Art Howe removes him with the no-hitter intact rather than risk an injury to his arm. The Reds finally manage a single off Curt Schilling in the 9th as Houston wins, 1-0.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 24, 1991Houston Astros 1, Cincinnati Reds 0 (13 inn.) at Astrodome (att. 10,869) W : Dwayne Henry L : Scott ScudderLos Angeles Dodgers 8, Atlanta Braves 4 at Dodger Stadium (att. 42,023) W : Mike Morgan L : John SmoltzPittsburgh Pirates 2, Montreal Expos 1 at Stade Olympique (att. 8,592) W : Doug Drabek L : Dennis Martinez S : Bill LandrumNew York Mets 7, Philadelphia Phillies 3 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 15,214) W : Pete Schourek L : Darrel AkerfeldsSan Francisco Giants 6, San Diego Padres 1 at Candlestick Park (att. 11,491) W : John Burkett L : Ed WhitsonChicago Cubs 1, St. Louis Cardinals 0 at Busch Stadium II (att. 25,339) W : Mike Bielecki L : Jose DeLeon S : Paul AssenmacherToronto Blue Jays 6, Boston Red Sox 1 at Fenway Park (att. 28,841) W : Dave Stieb L : Matt YoungCalifornia Angels 9, Seattle Mariners 5 at Anaheim Stadium (att. 24,638) W : Chuck Finley L : Rich DeLucia S : Bryan HarveyBaltimore Orioles 5, Chicago White Sox 1 at Comiskey Park II (att. 26,121) W : Jeff Ballard L : Charlie HoughKansas City Royals 4, Cleveland Indians 2 (10 inn.) at Cleveland Stadium (att. 5,157) W : Jeff Montgomery L : Doug JonesTexas Rangers 8, Milwaukee Brewers 2 at County Stadium (att. 9,822) W : Kevin Brown L : Mark KnudsonMinnesota Twins 7, Oakland Athletics 4 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 18,950) W : Jack Morris L : Dave Stewart S : Rick AguileraCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 25, 1991Cincinnati Reds 6, Chicago Cubs 4 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 22,914) W : Ted Power L : Heathcliff Slocumb S : Randy MyersLos Angeles Dodgers 7, San Francisco Giants 1 at Dodger Stadium (att. 38,501) W : Tim Belcher L : Bud BlackPittsburgh Pirates 8, Montreal Expos 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 7,868) W : Vicente Palacios L : Chris NabholzPhiladelphia Phillies 5, New York Mets 3 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 22,099) W : Roger McDowell L : Doug Simons S : Mitch WilliamsMilwaukee Brewers 9, Texas Rangers 1 at County Stadium (att. 10,034) W : Chris Bosio L : Kenny RogersMinnesota Twins 4, Seattle Mariners 3 (10 inn.) at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 10,230) W : Steve Bedrosian L : Mike JacksonToronto Blue Jays 3, Detroit Tigers 2 at Skydome (att. 49,688) W : Jimmy Key L : Dan Petry S : Duane WardCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Roger Clemens ' appeal of the 5-game suspension and $10,000 fine levied against him for his confrontation with umpire Jim Evans and threat to "get" umpire Terry Cooney during the 1990 American League playoffs is denied by commissioner Fay Vincent .
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 26, 1991Cincinnati Reds 3, Chicago Cubs 1 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 37,681) W : Jose Rijo L : Mike Harkey S : Rob DibbleAtlanta Braves 7, Houston Astros 2 at Astrodome (att. 16,391) W : Charlie Leibrandt L : Jim DeshaiesLos Angeles Dodgers 9, San Francisco Giants 0 at Dodger Stadium (att. 43,675) W : Ramon Martinez L : Mike LaCossNew York Mets 2, Pittsburgh Pirates 0 at Shea Stadium (att. 30,702) W : Frank Viola L : Zane Smith S : John FrancoSan Diego Padres 4, Philadelphia Phillies 0 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 19,363) W : Bruce Hurst L : Jose DeJesusSt. Louis Cardinals 4, Montreal Expos 0 at Busch Stadium II (att. 24,023) W : Bryn Smith L : Oil Can Boyd S : Juan AgostoMilwaukee Brewers 5, Baltimore Orioles 4 at Memorial Stadium (att. 28,657) W : Darren Holmes L : Jose Mesa S : Edwin NunezNew York Yankees 3, Chicago White Sox 2 (11 inn.) at Comiskey Park II (att. 30,350) W : Greg Cadaret L : Brian DrahmanKansas City Royals 5, Boston Red Sox 3 at Royals Stadium (att. 22,559) W : Mike Boddicker L : Tony Fossas S : Jeff MontgomeryMinnesota Twins 6, Seattle Mariners 0 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 15,965) W : Scott Erickson L : Randy JohnsonOakland Athletics 4, California Angels 1 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 40,262) W : Bob Welch L : Kirk McCaskill S : Dennis EckersleyCleveland Indians 5, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 29,510) W : Steve Olin L : Nolan Ryan S : Doug JonesToronto Blue Jays 5, Detroit Tigers 4 at Skydome (att. 50,170) W : Todd Stottlemyre L : Walt Terrell S : Duane WardCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 27, 1991Chicago Cubs 8, Cincinnati Reds 3 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 35,265) W : Shawn Boskie L : Norm Charlton S : Paul AssenmacherAtlanta Braves 2, Houston Astros 1 (13 inn.) at Astrodome (att. 17,527) W : Doug Sisk L : Jim Corsi S : Jeff ParrettSan Francisco Giants 4, Los Angeles Dodgers 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 48,846) W : Kelly Downs L : Bob Ojeda S : Jeff BrantleyPittsburgh Pirates 10, New York Mets 1 at Shea Stadium (att. 32,062) W : Randy Tomlin L : David ConePhiladelphia Phillies 4, San Diego Padres 3 (12 inn.) at Veteran's Stadium (att. 20,504) W : Darrel Akerfelds L : Mike MadduxSt. Louis Cardinals 2, Montreal Expos 1 at Busch Stadium II (att. 32,000) W : Ken Hill L : Rick Mahler S : Lee SmithMilwaukee Brewers 5, Baltimore Orioles 2 at Memorial Stadium (att. 31,488) W : Don August L : Jeff RobinsonChicago White Sox 14, New York Yankees 9 at Comiskey Park II (att. 34,493) W : Melido Perez L : Eric PlunkBoston Red Sox 6, Kansas City Royals 4 at Royals Stadium (att. 29,858) W : Tom Bolton L : Kevin Appier S : Jeff ReardonMinnesota Twins 7, Seattle Mariners 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 16,247) W : Kevin Tapani L : Brian HolmanOakland Athletics 4, California Angels 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 36,947) W : Mike Moore L : Mark Langston S : Dennis EckersleyTexas Rangers 4, Cleveland Indians 1 at Arlington Stadium (att. 27,428) W : Mike Jeffcoat L : Steve Olin S : Jeff RussellDetroit Tigers 4, Toronto Blue Jays 2 at Skydome (att. 50,211) W : Bill Gullickson L : David Wells S : Mike HennemanCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
IN THE NEWS : Jack Morris of the Twins wins the 200th game of his career, defeating the Mariners, 8-2. He is the 89th hurler to reach the mark.
Philadelphia hurler Jason Grimsley sets a major league mark by tossing a wild pitch in his 9th consecutive game (dating back to 1990). The old record of eight was set in 1986 by Jaime Cocanower of the Brewers. In the same contest, the Phillies turn the 1st triple play in the 20-year history of Veterans Stadium as they defeat the Padres, 9-2, with Grimsley notching the win.
After recording the final out in his save of the Reds 4-3 win over the Cubs, Cincinnati pitcher Rob Dibble takes the ball from catcher Joe Oliver and hurls it into the center field bleachers, where it strikes Meg Porter, a 27-year-old first-grade teacher. Dibble later apologizes for his tantrum, saying, "I have to mature. I have to come to grips with it." The righthander will receive a 4-game suspension for his actions.
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 28, 1991Cincinnati Reds 4, Chicago Cubs 3 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 33,518) W : Chris Hammond L : Rick Sutcliffe S : Rob DibbleHouston Astros 2, Atlanta Braves 0 at Astrodome (att. 11,817) W : Jimmy Jones L : Tom Glavine S : Dwayne HenryLos Angeles Dodgers 7, San Francisco Giants 3 at Dodger Stadium (att. 48,089) W : Kevin Gross L : John BurkettPittsburgh Pirates 7, New York Mets 3 at Shea Stadium (att. 34,141) W : John Smiley L : Ron DarlingPhiladelphia Phillies 9, San Diego Padres 2 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 39,332) W : Jason Grimsley L : Eric NolteMontreal Expos 9, St. Louis Cardinals 6 at Busch Stadium II (att. 25,778) W : Tim Burke L : Mike PerezBaltimore Orioles 5, Milwaukee Brewers 4 at Memorial Stadium (att. 32,989) W : Bob Milacki L : Darren Holmes S : Gregg OlsonChicago White Sox 4, New York Yankees 1 at Comiskey Park II (att. 36,242) W : Jack McDowell L : Chuck Cary S : Bobby ThigpenBoston Red Sox 2, Kansas City Royals 1 at Royals Stadium (att. 21,426) W : Dana Kiecker L : Tom Gordon S : Jeff ReardonMinnesota Twins 8, Seattle Mariners 2 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 18,039) W : Jack Morris L : Scott BankheadOakland Athletics 7, California Angels 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 40,174) W : Dave Stewart L : Jim AbbottCleveland Indians 4, Texas Rangers 2 at Arlington Stadium (att. 21,264) W : Eric King L : Bobby Witt S : Doug JonesToronto Blue Jays 9, Detroit Tigers 6 at Skydome (att. 50,134) W : Mike Timlin L : Mark Leiter S : Duane WardCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)
SCOREBOARD : APRIL 30, 1991Chicago Cubs 10, Houston Astros 3 at Wrigley Field (att. 27,523) W : Mike Bielecki L : Mark PortugalCincinnati Reds 4, Pittsburgh Pirates 3 at Riverfront Stadium (att. 20,627) W : Tom Browning L : Doug Drabek S : Rob DibbleMontreal Expos 1, Los Angeles Dodgers 0 at Stade Olympique (att. 10,333) W : Dennis Martinez L : Mike MorganNew York Mets 6, San Diego Padres 3 at Shea Stadium (att. 17,059) W : Dwight Gooden L : Derek Lilliquist S : Alejandro PenaPhiladelphia Phillies 11, San Francisco Giants 9 at Veteran's Stadium (att. 15,500) W : Joe Boever L : Jeff Brantley S : Mitch WilliamsSt. Louis Cardinals 5, Atlanta Braves 3 at Busch Stadium II (att. 19,844) W : Cris Carpenter L : Charlie Leibrandt S : Lee SmithSeattle Mariners 6, Baltimore Orioles 3 at Memorial Stadium (att. 18,743) W : Erik Hanson L : Jeff Ballard S : Russ SwanCalifornia Angels 6, Cleveland Indians 5 (11 inn.) at Anaheim Stadium (att. 20,740) W : Bryan Harvey L : Doug JonesDetroit Tigers 13, Kansas City Royals 7 at Royals Stadium (att. 18,204) W : Mark Leiter L : Jeff Montgomery S : Mike HennemanMilwaukee Brewers 8, Chicago White Sox 2 at County Stadium (att. 9,136) W : Chris Bosio L : Alex Fernandez S : Chuck CrimBoston Red Sox 7, Minnesota Twins 5 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome (att. 15,343) W : Jeff Gray L : Steve Bedrosian S : Jeff ReardonOakland Athletics 7, New York Yankees 3 at Oakland-Alameda County Stadium (att. 40,239) W : Bob Welch L : Dave EilandTexas Rangers 8, Toronto Blue Jays 5 at Arlington Stadium (att. 24,873) W : Rich Gossage L : Jim Acker S : Jeff RussellCompiled by Retrosheet (www.retrosheet.org)