Opening Day Legends: Home Runs & Milestones

0:00It's April 3rd, I'm Cory with the story, and this is MLB News Today Baseball News Power by AI. Opening day in Major League Baseball always drops some legendary moments, like back in 1974, when Hank Aaron smashed his 700. 14th Homer to tie Babe Ruth's record against the Reds, even though the braze wanted to save it for home. Commissioner Bowie Koon made sure he played, turning that 11-inning thriller into history. As for it to 1988, George Bell became the first to crush three homers on opening day as a designated hitter for the Blue Jays, beating the Royals. Then in 1994, Carl Rhodes joined the club with three solo shots for the Cubs, and Demetri Young did it in 2005 for the Tigers, both proving openers can be powerfests. Presidents got in on it too, with Bill Clinton tossing the ceremonial first pitch from the mound at Camden Yards in 1993. Ever. New stadiums shown bright, like Jacob's feel for the Indians in 1994, and Marlon's Park

1:04in 2012, while Colorado Rockies opened the bay. First US outside game in Mexico against the Cubs in 99, milestones kept stacking up, from Mark McGuire and Nelson Cruz homering in their first four games in 98 in 2011 to Sammy. Sosis 500th Career Blast in 2003. Pitching gems like Hideo Nomo's No Hitter in 2001 at Camden Yards added to the mix. These openers remind us baseball's full of surprises, from rookies like Trevor Stories Two Homer Day View in 2016 to show Hayotani. Finally, two-way starting in 2021, keeping the tradition alive year after year.