2nd pitcher in MLB history to pitch a complete game AND hit a HR on Opening Day since 1921.

[cherokeeprogressive]

Bob Lemon did it in April of '53.

I wonder if he pitched a COMPLETE GAME 4 HIT SHUTOUT like Clayton Kershaw did.

Couldn't ask for a better Opening Day. No, really... It was even against the perfect team.

[Auggie]

1. Lemon pitched a one-hit shutout in that game ...

walked four and struck out three. The only hit by the White Sox came in the first inning by Minnie Minoso. Tribe won 6-0.

Box score here: http://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/CLE/CLE195304140.shtml

But Kershaw didn't walk anyone, struck out seven, threw a total of 94 pitches, and his HR was the game winner.

Awesome performance. I'd have to agree -- no Dodger fan could ask for a better home opener.

[cherokeeprogressive]

2. A one-hit shutout ain't nothin' to shake a stick at...

Helluva confidence builder on Opening Day.