Historical Events tagged with "americanleague"

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Oakland Athletics Set American League Winning Streak

September 4th, 2002 22 years ago

The Oakland Athletics achieved their 20th consecutive win, setting a new American League record. This remarkable feat was accomplished at home against the Kansas City Royals. The game showcased a solid performance by pitcher Barry Zito and a resilient team effort. The achievement not only highlighted the Athletics' skill but also reflected the team's remarkable turnaround in the season, which had started poorly.

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