A’s starting pitcher Matt Keough snaps his eighteen-game consecutive losing streak

On September 5, 1979 — Just one defeat shy of the American League record, A’s starting pitcher Matt Keough snaps his eighteen-game consecutive losing streak. The 24 year-old right-hander tosses a 6-1 complete-game victory over the Brewers at the Oakland Coliseum to avoid the dubious distinction. He ended 1978 with four defeats and barely avoids tying the American League record of 19 consecutive losses.

 

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