Games on April 17, 1972

The games of April 17, 1972

5 games were played on April 17, 1972, according to Retrosheet. The most lopsided result was the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. Shutouts went on the board for the Baltimore Orioles over the New York Yankees (4-0) and the Cleveland Indians over the Boston Red Sox (4-0). The closest finishes were the St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 over the Philadelphia Phillies. Elsewhere, the Houston Astros beat the San Francisco Giants 7-2. None of these games has a full box score on the site, so the list gives the final scores. Neighboring dates are one click away: the previous game day, Apr 16, 1972 and the next, Apr 18, 1972. The 1972 season page has the standings and leaders for the year.