Cal Ripken’s 1st-inning error lets in a score, and that’s it as the Tigers beat Baltimore, 1 – 0. Juan Berenguer is the winner with Willie Hernandez picking up his 28th save. Mike Flanagan goes all the way in the loss. Detroit’s magic number is now 15.

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Cal Ripken’s 1st-inning error lets in a score, and that’s it as the Tigers beat Baltimore, 1 – 0. Juan Berenguer is the winner with Willie Hernandez picking up his 28th save. Mike Flanagan goes all the way in the loss. Detroit’s magic number is now 15.

Major League Season Recap 1983

Major League Season Recap 1983

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Major League Season Recap 1983 World Series – Baltimore Orioles AL over Philadelphia Phillies NL 4 games to 1 World Series MVP – Rick Dempsey Babe Ruth Award – Rick Dempsey ALCS Baltimore Orioles over Chicago White Sox 3 games to 1 ALCS MVP – Mike Boddicker NLCS Philadelphia Phillies over Los Angeles Dodgers 3 games to 1 NLCS MVP…

Shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles is named the Most Valuable Player in the American League

Shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles is named the Most Valuable Player in the American League

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1983 – Shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles is named the Most Valuable Player in the American League. Ripken, who led the league in hits and runs scored, becomes the first major league player to win the MVP and Rookie of the Year awards in back-to-back seasons.

Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles wins the American League’s Rookie of the Year Award.

Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles wins the American League’s Rookie of the Year Award.

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On November 24, 1982, Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles wins the American League’s Rookie of the Year Award. Ripken hit .264 with 28 home runs and 93 RBI’s while splitting his time between shortstop and third base for the Orioles. His consecutive games played streak is in its infancy at 118 games.  

Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles begins his major league record consecutive games played streak by starting at third base (his position for the first 27 games during the streak), appearing eighth in the batting order against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles begins his major league record consecutive games played streak by starting at third base (his position for the first 27 games during the streak), appearing eighth in the batting order against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Cal Ripken, Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles begins his major league record consecutive games played streak by starting at third base (his position for the first 27 games during the streak), appearing eighth in the batting order against the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Wade Boggs batting 9th and playing first base goes 0 for 4 in his MLB debut

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April 10, 1982 At Memorial Stadium Wade Boggs batting 9th and playing first base goes 0 for 4 in his MLB debut for the Red Sox against Dennis Martinez in a 5-3 Red Sox loss to Baltimore. He goes hitless in his first two appearances, then bats .354 the rest of the way, and finishes…

Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history

Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history

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On June 23, 1981, the Pawtucket Red Sox and Rochester Red Wings complete the longest game in professional baseball history. Dave Koza’s bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 33rd inning gives Pawtucket a 3-2 win. The game features several future major league stars, including Cal Ripken Jr.