San Francisco Giants outfielder Darren Lewis sets a major league record by playing his 243rd consecutive game without committing an error. It is also the most ever by any outfielder at the start of his career.

On June 17 1993 — San Francisco Giants outfielder Darren Lewis sets a major league record by playing his 243rd consecutive game without committing an error. It is also the most ever by any outfielder at the start of his career.

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