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New York Starts 1876 With Shutout On Opening Day

April 8, 1876

The New York Mutuals got their 1876 season off on the right foot with a 9-0 shutout of the Brooklyn Superbas.

New York Mutuals - 9
Brooklyn Superbas - 0

New York Mutuals
SP Jonathan Starr

Starr pitched a complete shutout only allowing 5 hits.


Washington Nationals - 2
Cincinnati Reds - 1

Washington Nationals
SP Greg Berry

Berry earns Player of the Game honors by pitching a complete game, allowing 11 hits and only 1 run.


Chicago White Stockings - 1
Philadelphia Keystones - 2

Philadelphia Keystones
SP Kris Evans

Evans allowed 1 run in 9 IP, giving up 7 hits to win the Player of the Game award.

Baltimore Orioles - 3
Boston Red Stockings - 1

Baltimore Orioles
SP Rick Sawyer

Sawyer dominated Boston today giving up one 1 run on 5 hits.