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| 1912 |
At Griffith Stadium, before the Senators' 6-0 victory over the A's, James S. Sherman becomes the first U.S. Vice President to throw the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day. William Howard Taft does not attend the game due to the death of Archibald Butt, a friend lost in the sinking of the Titanic.
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| 1948 | At Fenway Park, the Red Sox become the first team to hit three consecutive homers on Opening Day when Stan Spence, Vern Stephens, and Bobby Doerr go deep in the second frame. Boston's round-trippers off Phil Marchildon, who goes the distance, aren't enough to win when the A's beat the team in 11 innings, 5-4. |
| 1960 | Roger Maris, obtained from the A's in the offseason, goes 4-for-5 batting leadoff in his first game as a Yankee. The 25-year-old right fielder's 11 total bases, including two home runs and a double, contribute to the Bronx Bombers' Opening Day 8-4 victory over Boston at Fenway Park. |
| 2004 | Umps Paul Emmel and Mike DiMuro call for a balk after A's right-hander Justin Duchscherer, faking a throw to third base before throwing to first, steps toward home plate before beginning his pick-off move. The Oakland hurler's mound miscue ends the 14-inning contest, giving the Mariners a 2-1 balk-off victory at Safeco Field. |
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