Fields in the stream. Fittingly, a lot of today’s nuggets are from Brewers history. Several historically important things happened, and we’ll unpack those a bit. By now, I’m sure you’re starting to see a pattern emerge. If not, hang on. The dots will get connected eventually.
Today in baseball history:
- 1969 - Bill Singer becomes the first major league reliever to officially record a save in the Dodgers’ 3-2 win over Cincinnati in the season-opener at Crosley Field. (1)
“Starting in 1969, a relief pitcher earned a save when he entered the game with his team in the lead and held the lead for the remainder of the game, provided that he was not credited with the victory.