Claim(permalink)
In August 1997, the Baltimore Orioles deliberately created a lighting malfunction before a game to keep Cal Ripken's consecutive game streak intact.
Factors
veracity
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Date published
2001-06-26
Entities
MarsSeattle MarinersCal Ripken Jr.InfielderInterruptBaltimore OriolesPitcherLou GehrigKevin CostnerSteakRanch10 Minutes (Inna song)NPRSeattleCityStarting TimeUmpire (baseball)Randy JohnsonLightPinch runnerMachiavellian intelligenceOriole Park at Camden YardsHandednessCircuit breakerPinch hitterBaseballElectric power transmissionBase runningBaseball fieldTechnical area
