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.