Devil Rays P Mark Hendrickson hurls a complete game three-hit shutout, defeating the Orioles, 2 – 0. It is the first complete game shutout for Tampa Bay since 2003. The streak of 349 consecutive games without a complete game shutout is second in American League history behind the 1994-1996 Milwaukee Brewers (386).

On April 6, 2006 — Devil Rays P Mark Hendrickson hurls a complete game three-hit shutout, defeating the Orioles, 2 – 0. It is the first complete game shutout for Tampa Bay since 2003. The streak of 349 consecutive games without a complete game shutout is second in American League history behind the 1994-1996 Milwaukee Brewers (386).

 


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