April 23rd

 On this day in Yankee history... 

 
1903: Behind the pitching of Harry Howell, the New York Highlanders win their first major league game, defeating the Washington Senators 7-2. 

 

1975: At Fenway Park, Roy White once again homers from both sides of the plate, but the Yankees lose to the Red Sox 11-7. White last switch-hit home runs on August 13, 1973. 

                      http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/1975/B04230BOS1975.htm  



 


2011: The homer-happy Yankees are at it again, connecting five times in a 15-3 win over the Orioles. Russell Martin goes deep twice and is joined by Jorge Posada, Brett Gardner and Alex Rodriguez, who hits a grand slam. It is the 22nd slam of A-Rod's career, moving him past the provisionally retired Manny Ramirez and into second place on the all-time list, one behind Lou Gehrig. CC Sabathia picks up his first win of the year, while Brad Bergesen is the loser. 

                       http://www.retrosheet.org/boxesetc/2011/B04230BAL2011.htm

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