The Los Angeles Dodgers have opened the season at a record-breaking pace.Last night, their 10th win in a row at home, set a record for the number of home Dodger wins in a row to open the season.
Tonight, with their 11th win in a row, the team set a new National League record for consecutive home wins at the start of a season.
And they managed to do it despite hitting into a triple play!
Casey Blake was the first Dodger to hit into a triple play since Alfredo Griffin in 1991.
This was the first triple play to occur at Dodger Stadium in over a decade; Kurt Abbott of the Colorado Rockies hit into one in Los Angeles in 1998.
The Dodgers currently have the best record in the majors.
Tuesday Update: With their win at home again tonight, the Dodgers tied the modern baseball record for the fastest start at home.
They are the first team in nearly a century -- 98 years, to be exact -- to start a season with a 12-0 record at home.
The Dodgers have five games left in the homestand.
Wednesday Update: Dodgers Set Major League Record.
The hub is thrilled. Finally something to cheer about!
ReplyDeleteIf they hold on looks like they're going to set the new modern-day record tonight. Good news is very welcome these days! :)
ReplyDeleteBest wishes,
Laura