1978 – Making his major league debut‚ Oriole Sammy Stewart fans 7 consecutive batters en route to a 9 – 3 win over the White Sox.

On September 1, 1978 — 1978 – Making his major league debut‚ Oriole Sammy Stewart fans 7 consecutive batters en route to a 9 – 3 win over the White Sox.

 

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