With the 1994 strike finally settled in late March, each MLB team rushed through an abbreviated spring training schedule and opening day was scheduled for the last weekend of April, using the existing developed schedule. Basically each team skipped their first five series on the schedule.
April 27-30, 1995
April 27: Indians 9, Rangers 10
April 27: Indians 5, Rangers 6
April 27: Indians 7, Rangers 6 (12 innings)
The Indians opened on the road in Texas on Thursday April 27, taking on the Rangers for a four game set. Manager Mike Hargrove chose Dennis Martinez for the opener and followed with Mark Clark, Orel Hershiser and Charles Nagy in the four spot.