Mets shortstop Rey Ordonez plays in his 96th consecutive game without committing an error, breaking Cal Ripken’s major league record for errorless games at that position. The flashy infielder will finish the season extending the record to 100 games.

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On September 30, 1999 — Mets shortstop Rey Ordonez plays in his 96th consecutive game without committing an error, breaking Cal Ripken’s major league record for errorless games at that position. The flashy infielder will finish the season extending the record to 100 games.

 

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