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| 1887 | In the first game played at their new ballpark, which will become known as the Baker Bowl, the Quakers beat the Giants, 19-10. The Philadelphia venue at the corner of Broad and Huntingdon Street Park replaces Recreation Park, the team's only home since the franchise started four seasons ago. |
| 1993 | With a 7-6 victory in Los Angeles, the Phillies complete their best April in franchise history, finishing the month with a 17-5 record. Philadelphia, which won eight of its first nine decisions, will collect 97 wins en route to their first National League East title since 1982. |
| 2008 | The Phillies shatter their team home run mark for April when Chase Utley hits the team's 39th dinger of the month in the team's 4-2 loss to San Diego at Citizens Bank Park. The eventual World Champions had established the previous record of 29 set in 2006. |
| 2008 | Julio Franco, the oldest player to homer in the major leagues, announces his retirement from professional baseball, leaving the Quintana Roo Tigres of the Mexican League. The 49-year-old Dominican compiled a .298 average, collected 2,586 hits, and hit 173 homers during his 23-year tenure with eight big-league teams, including the Phillies, Indians, Rangers, White Sox, Brewers, Rays, Braves, and Mets. |
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