A look back at the 1983 trade that sent American League ERA leader Rick Honeycutt to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Dave Stewart going to the Rangers. Both would make bigger impacts much later down the road.
On this date, pitcher Dave Stewart won a game for the Rangers, which was rare during his time in Texas. He had to get away from Arlington to become the great pitcher he was known to be in Oakland.
Apr 30, 2021
On this date in Texas Rangers history, the Rangers won their fourth game in a row, all of which were by shutout.
The Rangers were trying to eke out a winning month when the Boston Red Sox came to Arlington Stadium for a three-game series. The Red Sox left town without scoring a single run.
Leading up to April 30, the Rangers beat the Red Sox, 10-0, on April 27; 9-0, on April 28; and 5-0, on April 29.
Doc Medich threw a complete-game eight-hitter for the Rangers on April 27, walking just one batter. Designated hitter Al Oliver had three hits, while third baseman Buddy Bell drove in three runs.
Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer has modest expectations for the team’s loaded bullpen this season. “I don’t expect to lose a game if we’re leading after the fifth inning,” he said. “I really think that the talent in our bullpen is that good to where we should be able to hold leads for our starters regardless of the score.” Wait, did we say modest? “I don’t necessarily care if we end up the No. 1-rated bullpen or the No. 4-rated bullpen or No. 7,’’ Bummer said. ‘‘I want to be 90-0 with a lead after six innings or whatever that may be.”