ON THIS DATE

1900: The Phillies beat the Boston Braves 19-17 in 10 innings to set a major league record for most runs scored by two clubs on opening day.

1987: The Brewers beat the Rangers 6-4 and set an AL record with their 12th straight victory to start the season.

1996: Juan Gonzalez homered and drove in six runs as Texas beat Baltimore 26-7.

2004: Seattle became the third team since 1974 to win a game on a balk in extra innings edging the Oakland 2-1.

2012: The Astros set a franchise record by hitting three triples in a five-run first inning on the way to an 11-4 victory over Washington.