Today's Other Trivia Kwiz

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Sure it will. First game of doubleheader 8/12/77, pitched by Rooker, last at-bat. In second game he comes in for defense, gets flattened by Ed Ott, leaves never to return, except to Taiyo Whales.

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Great quiz, JD.

[Guest Edgy DC]

Oh, man, I had him first, but I stupidly checked and didn't see Rooker in his last game.

Fuck me, world.

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Confirming...

2. Ed Kranepool
11. Steve Henderson

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[Guest Johnny Dickshot]

Both correct. I think that wipes this one clean.

It surprised me some but all 3 appearances of Carlton as debut opponent were different years. The cross-clue there, such as it was, was Opening Day.

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Opening Day Status + Remembering Which Years We Opened vs Phillies + Remembering Who Was Big Acquisition Those Years = Helped A Lot