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1965 - Houston's "Eighth Wonder Of The World" opens its doors for the first indoor baseball game, an exhibition against the New York Yankees. Dick Farrell tosses the first pitch . Ron Brand triples for Houston's first hit. The legendary Mickey Mantle homers to center field for the game's first run but the newly-named Astros prevail, 2-1 in twelve innings, on a single by player-coach Nellie Fox .

Indians by 2

I saw Bagwell. Looked to me like he glanced at Timmy P. a couple of times with that "I'd like to slap you crosseyed" look. Maybe it's just me, but I don't think he likes him too much. Jeff looked good to me, but yeah you know he misses it.

Professional baseball teams hype opening day so much, through the entire off-season, that it's no wonder fans go ballistic when they fall on their noses in the first series. There were more fans present opening day than there were for the playoffs.

Oswalt and Jennings looked grand. I thought Jennings performance was better than anything Pettitte gave us in the first half while he was here. Berkman will be fine. Lee will be fine as well, he just needs to take a deep breath. Looked like he was trying to earn his money all in one swing a couple of times.

Not much you can say about the pen. At least not much nice.... With all this pitching depth we've heard talk of all spring, there has got to be a closer in there somewhere. Heck White looked better than anyone. Besides, he is obviously on my diet so I am prejudiced!

No way to go but up. Go Astros!

Nederland has shown significant improvement since their first encounter. If Bunner will be back for Vidor that certainly has to be a moral boost for the Pirates. Both teams need this win to stay in the playoff picture. The game is at Nederland which is a plus for the Dogs. Very tough call, I'm gonna take Nederland in extra innings. Good luck to both.

1982 - J.R. Richard tosses one inning in an exhibition game against Toronto. It would be his last appearance as an Astro after suffering a stroke in 1980. Richard gives up no runs and no hits but walks the bases full in the 3-2 victory.

Man I loved to watch him pitch.

Astros lose 3-2

Jennings has looked good so far. 1-1

Come on Indians!

As always, thanks for the updates Coop.

WB by plenty

1970 - Doug Rader becomes the first to reach the Dome's gold (upper reserved) seats with a home run off Stan Bahnsen during a 9-5 exhibition win against the Yankees. The ball lands in section 738D, row 6, seat 1.

I'm gonna take the Pirates in this one by one. Go Pirates.

Gonna stay with the Warriors!

Come on Coop.

You denigrate the quality of your own board by posting cr*p like this... This stuff is almost as bad as the things ESPN (Eastern Seaboard Propaganda Network) have to say about baseball predictions.

1963 - Colt .45s trade outfielder Manny Mota to Pittsburgh for outfielder Howie Goss, who lasts one season. Mota torments Houston pitchers for the next twenty years.

I find it difficult to understand Garner's logic in keeping Rodriquez over Nieve as well. We shall see.

1997 - Many considered Drayton McLane a fool for hiring broadcaster Larry Dierker as his manager, replacing Terry Collins. Dierker had never managed on any level. Dierker's debut comes on April Fool's Day, getting the last laugh on the Atlanta Braves, the defending league champs. Pat Listach drives in Brad Ausmus with a sacrifice fly in the third inning. Shane Reynolds and Billy Wagner make it stand up for a 2-1 victory.

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I'll be watching the game from the friendly confines of my easy chair. Big screen, fresh roasted peanuts, and no drive home! Although I do love the atmosphere of the ballpark, and try to go often during the season. At least in my humble abode I don't have to listen to obnoxious Cardinals fans!!!!  ;D

Enjoy the game Lazeek, but you'll go home disappointed. The Astros will win.

Luke Scott's two run homer in the 8th clinches the victory for the Astros. Lookin good, can't wait for opening day.

1986 - Pitcher Mark Ross is traded for himself. Ross was dealt to St. Louis in December for a player to be named later. After no agreement could be reached, that player to be named became Mark Ross.

Indians by 3.

Sampere pitched a complete game with 10 K's, 1 BB, and 3 hits.  Great job!(Pitcher of the Week performance)

Cabra went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs.

Stanley made another major league catch in the outfield.

Might have been but for the no no Flores throws for PNG. None the less, congratulations Ned on a great win. The Indians appreciate your support

ataboy Big Ned!