April 2 1980's Baseball History
Happy Birthday to a Hall of Famer, Billy Martin does Billy Martin things, and there’s excitement at Riverfront Stadium on April 2nd in 1980s Baseball. — 80sbaseball.com
April 2 of each season is filled with high expectations, poor weather, and interesting early-season magic. Here are some items J. Daniels brings in the form the 1980s Baseball magic of the anniversaries and birthdays of the MLB.
April 2nd in 1980s Baseball includes these nuggets of interest.
-On April 2nd, 1984, at Riverfront Stadium, the Cincinnati Reds emerged victorious over the New York Mets in a decisive 8-1 win. The box scores likely reveal a dominant pitching performance by the Reds' starter, coupled with a potent offensive attack that capitalized on Mets' miscues. However, the real story might be the fact that this was the first game where the fences at Riverfront Stadium were moved in, and the hometown Reds took full advantage. This early season contest offered a glimpse into the potential of both teams, with the Reds foreshadowing their strong season and the Mets yearning for a better showing.
