Royals end 12 game losing streak
Royals end 12 game losing streak
Twins tie Tigers for first place 2009
On October 3, 2009 Minnesota catches up with Detroit atop the AL Central as the Tigers lose, 5 – 1, to the White Sox, and the Twins beat Kansas City, 5 – 4. Michael Cuddyer, hitting .352 with 22 RBI since taking over at 1B for the injured Justin Morneau, hits his 31st homer in…
Dodgers win streak halted at 13
The Dodgers fail to improve upon their 13-game winning streak at home to open the season–the victorious span surpassed the 1911 Tigers to set a new major league mark. The 11-9 loss to Washington comes on the same day the team learns about Manny Ramirez, the club’s most productive hitter, being suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a banned substance.
The Pirates ensuring the club will endure their 16th consecutive losing season
The Pirates lose their 82nd game, an 11-6 defeat to the Giants at AT&T Park, ensuring the club will endure their 16th consecutive losing season. The streak equals the mark established by the 1933-1948 Philadelphia Phillies for the longest skid in the history of professional sports.
Detroit Tigers defeat the Minnesota Twins, 9-4, to avoid tying the record for most losses in a season
On September 28, 2003, the Detroit Tigers defeat the Minnesota Twins, 9-4, to avoid tying the record for most losses in a season. The Tigers finish at 43-119, logging the most losses in AL history, but avoid matching the 1962 New York Mets with 120 defeats. The Tigers win five of their last six games…
Cubs stop losing streak at 14 straight
The Chicago Cubs stop their season-opening losing streak at 14 games, rallying in the 6th inning to beat the New York Mets, 4 – 3, in the second game of a doubleheader. The Mets won the opener 8 – 2. Chicago’s 0-14 start sets a National League record and is the second worst behind the 1988 Baltimore Orioles, who began 0-21.
Orioles win first after 21 straight loses
On April 29, 1988, the Baltimore Orioles win for the first time in the new season-after 21 consecutive losses. The losing streak is the longest in American League history. Mark Williamson and Dave Schmidt combine to four-hit the Chicago White Sox, 9-0.
Baltimore lose 14th straight to start season – new MLB record
On April 20, 1988, the Baltimore Orioles set a major league record by losing their 14th consecutive game to start the season. An 8-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers pushes the O’s past the 1904 Washington Senators and the 1920 Detroit Tigers for the worst start in big league history…
Brewers win 13th straight to start season – Yount delivers winning hit
On April 20, 1987, the Milwaukee Brewers win their 13th consecutive game to start the season, matching the Atlanta Braves of 1982 for the best start in major league history. Future Hall of Famer Robin Yount drives in the game-winning run in the seventh inning, as the Brewers defeat the Chicago White Sox, 5-4…
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The Orioles assuring the Birds will finish below .500 for the first time in 18 seasons
The Orioles suffer the 82nd of their 89 defeats this season, a 9-3 loss to Milwaukee at County Stadium, assuring the Birds will finish below .500 for the first time in 18 seasons. The last time Baltimore lost more games than it won in a campaign was in 1967 when the sixth-place team compiled a 76-85 record under Hank Bauer.
