A's Ziegler Breaks 101-Year-Old Record
27th July, 2008 - 7:11 pm
AP - A's reliever Brad Ziegler recorded six outs Sunday to set an MLB record with 27 scoreless innings to begin his career.

The right-hander gave up two singles in two innings against the Rangers but was otherwise flawless. He struck out three and started an inning-ending 1-6-3 double play in the eighth before giving way to closer Huston Street.

Ziegler broke the previous mark of 25 innings set by Phillies' right-hander George McQuillan in 1907. [READ]

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