After 552 relief appearances, Mike Stanton starts a major league game, breaking Gary Lavelle’s record for most appearances prior to starting a game. The southpaw shuts out Seattle for four innings, giving up two hits, in New York’s 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium.

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On May 9, 1999 — After 552 relief appearances, Mike Stanton starts a major league game, breaking Gary Lavelle’s record for most appearances prior to starting a game. The southpaw shuts out Seattle for four innings, giving up two hits, in New York’s 6-1 victory at Yankee Stadium.

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