Mike Bordick’s record streak for games played and total chances without an error by a shortstop ends as Yankees outfielder Bubba Trammell’s 3rd-inning grounder tips off his glove. After converting a fielder’s choice in the 1st inning, Bordick misplays his second chance of the game, establishing 544 chances and 110 consecutive games without an error as the new major league mark for shortstops.

On April 2, 2003 — Mike Bordick’s record streak for games played and total chances without an error by a shortstop ends as Yankees outfielder Bubba Trammell’s 3rd-inning grounder tips off his glove. After converting a fielder’s choice in the 1st inning, Bordick misplays his second chance of the game, establishing 544 chances and 110 consecutive games without an error as the new major league mark for shortstops.

 

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