"Bill Singer made MLB history on Opening Day of the 1969 season, recording the first ever save in Major League Baseball against the Cincinnati Reds."
"Singer's performance included three hitless innings, and he finished the 1969 season with an impressive 20 wins and a 2.34 ERA."
"In 1977, the Dodgers returned to afternoon home openers and invited Frank Sinatra to sing the National Anthem, fulfilling a promise to Tommy Lasorda."
"April 7, 1977, also marked Tommy Lasorda's first game as Dodgers manager, highlighting the significance of the date in team history."
April 7 holds historical significance for the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 1969, Bill Singer recorded the first save in Major League Baseball during Opening Day against the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers overcame an early deficit, with Singer pitching three hitless innings for the save. In 1977, the Dodgers invited Frank Sinatra to sing the National Anthem on Opening Day, coinciding with Tommy Lasorda's first game as manager. This marked a shift back to afternoon home openers after a decade of night games.
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