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| 1952 | Art Houtteman, needing to retire just one more batter to author a no-hitter, throws a fastball to Harry Simpson, who rips the pitch for a single, spoiling the right-hander's chance for immortality. The Tigers' 13-1 triumph over the Tribe at Briggs Stadium marks the team's first victory this season after dropping eight decisions to start the campaign. |
| 1962 | Catcher Harry Chiti is traded to the Mets from the Indians for a player to be named later. New York returns the backstop to Cleveland on June 15 to complete the deal, making him the first player swap for himself. |
| 2000 | The St. Louis Cardinals set a major league record by hitting 50 home runs in April. Homers by pitcher Rick Ankiel, Jim Edmonds, and Fernando Tatis in the 7-0 victory over the Brewers help break the mark established by the 1997 Indians with 49. |
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