Pirates, Giants, Dodgers Open NL Season Triumphs
Opening night features Pirates 3 2 win over Braves on Willie Stargell two run homer in 13th. Dodgers edge 3 2 over Astros. Giants rally past Cubs as Willie Mays hits his 506th career homer. Mets and Phillies faced rainouts in St Louis and Cincinnati.
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Opening Day Butterflies Hit Twins Manager Sam Mele Hard
New York report notes Sam Mele of Minnesota admits opening day nerves despite effort. He recalls his 1947 Boston debut with shaking leg and recalls two hits and two walks against Kansas City after Minnesota opened at home. Mele says opening day is special with pressure, noise, and ceremonies.
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Twins Begin Defense With 2-1 Win Over A's
Manager Mele notes pregame meeting steadies tense players before opener. Twins, defending AL champions after last year’s pennant, beat the Athletics 2-1 to start their title defense. He emphasizes uncertainty of outcomes despite planning pitching and rotations.
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Baseball Standings and Schedule From Circular League Update
League standings show San Francisco leading with a 1000 mark while St. Louis and New York trail. Wednesday results include San Francisco 9 Chicago 1 and Los Angeles 3 Houston 2, with Gotham protests and rain causing postponements. Probable pitchers list major matchups, including Pittsburgh at Atlanta and New York at Cincinnati, with several night games noted.
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Robinson and Robinson Spark Orioles On Opening Day Victory
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 in 13 innings as Frank and Brooks Robinson pace the attack. Frank homered and drove in a run while Brooks added a homer and a clutch ninth inning single to force extra innings.
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