Rafael Palmeiro's first game-winning RBI in more than a yearwasn't exactly a smash. The new Texas Ranger beat out an infieldchop that Detroit first baseman Billy Bean couldn't handle. Palmeirohad none in 580 at bats last year with the Cubs, the only .300 hitternot to have a GWRBI. The statistic was discontinued after theseason. The Dodgers lost on Opening Day but six of their former pitchers won- Rick Sutcliffe, Jerry Reuss, Tommy John, Brian Holton, CharlieHough and Dave Stewart. Cal Ripken hit a three-run homer on Opening Day. The Orioles didn'thave one of those until the 55th game last year (June 6).
Mitch Webster of the Cubs won the first round over David …
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