April 9, 1980
April 9 was the opening day for major league baseball, with the traditional opener in Cincinnati, and a night game in Seattle. The Phils would not play for two more days.
NL East Standings after games of April 9, 1980
|
Team |
Wins |
Losses |
Pct. |
GB |
|
Cardinals |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
|
Cubs |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
|
Expos |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
|
Mets |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
|
Phillies |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
|
Pirates |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
Scoreboard
|
National League
Atlanta 0 Cincinnati 9
|
American League
Toronto 6 Seattle 8
|
Transactions
Phillies
None
American League
Seattle Mariners - Claimed Dave Heaverlo from Oakland Athletics on waivers.