Angels’ outfielder Brian Downing’s American League record consecutive errorless streak ends at 244 games when he misplays Chet Lemon’s line drive in a 13-11 loss to the Tigers. The ‘Incredible Hulk’ will never win a Gold Glove during his 20 years in the major leagues.

Angels’ outfielder Brian Downing’s American League record consecutive errorless streak ends at 244 games when he misplays Chet Lemon’s line drive in a 13-11 loss to the Tigers. The ‘Incredible Hulk’ will never win a Gold Glove during his 20 years in the major leagues.

Steve Sax’s errant throw on a double play ball helps the Pirates’ cause, as they beat the Dodgers, 7 – 3. For Sax, it his 26th error of the season. He’ll reach 30, then go the last 57 games without a miscue.

Steve Sax’s errant throw on a double play ball helps the Pirates’ cause, as they beat the Dodgers, 7 – 3. For Sax, it his 26th error of the season. He’ll reach 30, then go the last 57 games without a miscue.

At Toronto, George Brett is robbed of an apparent triple by his teammate Mike Armstrong. Brett hits a liner down the RF line that Armstrong, sitting in the bullpen, thinks is foul and retrieves. Umpire Bill Kunkel decides to send U.L. Washington, who scored on the play, back to third base, and Brett is sent to second. Brett has a homer off Jim Clancy but Kansas City eventually loses, 8 – 2.

At Toronto, George Brett is robbed of an apparent triple by his teammate Mike Armstrong. Brett hits a liner down the RF line that Armstrong, sitting in the bullpen, thinks is foul and retrieves. Umpire Bill Kunkel decides to send U.L. Washington, who scored on the play, back to third base, and Brett is sent to second. Brett has a homer off Jim Clancy but Kansas City eventually loses, 8 – 2.

Rick Dempsey catches Henderson for the only time in the month of july

Rick Dempsey catches Henderson for the only time in the month of july

[adrotate banner=”32″] On July 11, 1983 Baltimore orioles catcher Rick Dempsey throws out Ricky Henderson of the Oakland A’s. It will be the only time he is caught in 34 attempts during the month.  @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiTGVhcm4gTW9yZSBhYm91dCB0aGUgdGVhbXMsIHBsYXllcnMsIGJhbGwgcGFya3MgYW5kIGV2ZW50cyB0aGF0IGhhcHBlbmVkIG9uIHRoaXMgZGF0ZSBpbiBoaXN0b3J5IGp1c3QgY2xpY2sgdGhlIHRhZ3MhICAiLCJhZnRlciI6IiIsImxpbmtfdG9fdGVybV9wYWdlIjoib24iLCJzZXBhcmF0b3IiOiIgfCAiLCJjYXRlZ29yeV90eXBlIjoicG9zdF90YWcifX0=@

Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers play the longest nine-inning game in major league history

Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers play the longest nine-inning game in major league history

[adrotate banner=”50″] On July 10, 1983, the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers play the longest nine-inning game in major league history. Ted Simmons drove in five runs including a tie-breaking two-run single in the eighth to lead Milwaukee over Chicago in the longest nine-inning game in American League history victory. The slugfest in which…

Fred Lynn hits the first grandslam in All Star Game on its 50th anniversary

Fred Lynn hits the first grandslam in All Star Game on its 50th anniversary

On July 6, 1983, the American League and National League stage the 50th anniversary of the All-Star Game. The American League sets an All-Star record for runs by pounding the National League, 13-3, as Fred Lynn clubs the first grand slam in All-Star history during a record seven-run third inning en route to the American…