1988-Apr-29 Chicago IL - Comiskey Park
Baltimore Orioles 9 - 0 Chicago White Sox
BAL RBIs: Terry Kennedy 2; Eddie Murray 2 (HR); Larry Sheets; Pete Stanicek; Cal Ripken Jr. (HR)
Pitching BAL: Mark Williams (6 innings)
Pitching CHW: Jack McDowell (6 innings)
The 1988 Baltimore Orioles season was the 88th season in Baltimore Orioles franchise history, the 35th in Baltimore, and the 35th at Memorial Stadium. The Orioles had the worst start to a season in modern American baseball history. The Orioles finished seventh in the American League East, reduced to a record of 54 wins and 107 losses just five seasons after winning the World Series. The season is most notable for the 0–21 start that lasted from April 4 to April 28.
Manager Cal Ripken Sr. was fired after an 0–6 start and replaced by Hall of Famer Frank Robinson. The Orioles won their first game of the year against the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park on April 29.
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