Opening Day (April 5)
⚾ Around the League – Opening Day Recap
Friday, April 5, 2024
⛏ Miners Mash Their Way to Opening Win
Miners 15, Koi 6 | Yankee Stadium
The Miners erupted for 11 runs across the 4th and 5th innings, turning a 4–1 deficit into a runaway Opening Day win. Cedric Mullins crushed a 3-run homer to kick off the rally, while Robles and Canha tallied 6 hits between them. The Koi got early homers from Schmitt and Suarez, but Zac Gallen was tagged for 7 runs in just 3.2 innings.
Stat of the Game: 17 hits, 3 wild pitches, 2 HBPs — total chaos from the Koi staff.
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🔨 One Hit Is All They Got
Hammers 7, ACL's 0 | Angel Stadium
Nathan Eovaldi and the bullpen combined on a dominant one-hitter, keeping the ACL’s off the scoreboard despite issuing 10 walks. Victor Caratini delivered the knockout blow with a 3-run homer in the 2nd inning, while the offense built a 7–0 lead by the 3rd. ACL's left 12 runners stranded in a frustrating performance at the plate.
Highlight: Caratini’s 3-run bomb broke it wide open in the 2nd.
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🍺 Brewers Weather the Storm
Brewers 10, Sweets 5 | Great American Ball Park
The Brewers exploded for three multi-run innings and held on through a lengthy rain delay to top the Sweets. Ketel Marte homered and drove in three, and Lane Thomas cleared the bases with a dramatic double before getting thrown out at third. Despite homers from Walker and Thaiss, the Sweets couldn't dig out of the early hole.
Play of the Game: Thomas’s bases-clearing double (and TOOTBLAN at third).
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🐶 Dogs Silence the Bums
Dogs 6, Bums 0 | Citi Field
Chris Sale looked like his vintage self, spinning 7 shutout innings to lead the Dogs to a dominant Opening Day win. Corey Seager's 3-run homer and Jose Siri’s 2-run blast accounted for the bulk of the offense. The Bums had opportunities but went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position and never mounted a real threat.
Pitching Line: Sale – 7 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 6 K.
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🐺 Tatis Walks It Off
Sea Wolves 3, Rum Runners 2 (10) | Wrigley Field
Fernando Tatis Jr. capped off a tense extra-inning battle with a walk-off single in the 10th, giving the Sea Wolves a thrilling win. Tarik Skubal struck out 7 in a strong start, while the Rum Runners' bullpen couldn't hold the late lead. Both teams played sharp defense, but a passed ball in the 10th set up the game-winning hit.
Turning Point: A passed ball advanced the winning run — and Tatis cashed it in.
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🦑 Kraken Hold Strong Behind Manaea
Kraken 3, Rougarou 1 | Citizens Bank Park
Sean Manaea was electric, allowing just one hit over seven scoreless innings to stifle the Rougarou. Isaac Paredes homered and Logan O’Hoppe doubled in a key run, while James Wood caused havoc on the basepaths. The Rougarou broke the shutout in the 9th, but Kenley Jansen shut the door to seal the win.
Grit Factor: Manaea – 7 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 5 Ks — nearly untouchable.
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🌩 Wheeler Deals in a Gem
Thunder 1, Yetis 0 | T-Mobile Park
Zack Wheeler was untouchable, striking out 13 in a 2-hit shutout masterpiece to open the season. Rangel Gonzalez’s solo homer in the 3rd inning was the only scoring play of the game. Despite a quality start from Cole Ragans, the Yetis couldn’t generate any offense — and lost Aaron Judge to an ejection midway through.
Pitching Duel: Wheeler’s 13-K shutout set the tone for Thunder’s season.
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🏴☠️ Tovar and Gausman Make History
Landlubbers 5, Madmen 1 | Comerica Park
Kevin Gausman etched his name in the record books by tossing a complete-game no-hitter — just the second ever on Opening Day. Ezequiel Tovar powered the offense with two homers and five RBIs, doing all the damage the Landlubbers would need. The Madmen drew a few walks but never managed a hit in the historic defeat.
Milestone: Gausman joins elite company with a no-no on Opening Day.
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🤖 Robots Survive Late Surge
Robots 4, Rattlers 3 | Rogers Centre
The Robots jumped out to a 4–0 lead in the 1st and held off a determined Rattlers rally behind steady bullpen work. George Springer had a 3-hit night with two doubles, and Adames drove in the eventual game-winner. Mitch Garver homered for the Rattlers, but their 7th-inning surge fell just short.
Big Blow: Adames’ RBI in the 1st inning held up the whole way.
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🦅 Auk Take Flight with Solid Win
Auk 4, Argonauts 1 | Oracle Park
Lars Nootbaar homered, stole a base, and scored twice to lift the Auk in a crisp season-opening win. Seth Lugo struck out eight over seven strong innings, keeping the Argonauts in check. Andy Pages and Jace Wisely contributed clutch RBIs as the Auk built an early lead and never looked back.
Under the Radar: Nootbaar’s combo of power, speed, and hustle sparked the Auk.
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