1890 - The Boston Beaneaters defeat the Brooklyn Bridegrooms 15-9. It is the first National League game for Brooklyn, who will later be known as the Dodgers.
1900 - The Beaneaters fall to the Phillies 19-17 in 10 innings, setting a major league record for most runs scored by two clubs on Opening Day. Boston scored nine runs in the ninth to send the game to extra innings.
1950 - Sid Gordon hits a grand slam to help the Boston Braves to a 10-6 win over the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds.