Monday, July 03, 2006

Sox set MLB record for errorless games

MIAMI - The Boston Red Sox saw their record streak of error-free games end Saturday, when catcher Doug Mirabelli's throw to second base sailed into center field in the first inning against the Florida Marlins.

It was Boston's first error in 18 games; the 17-game run of perfect defense was one more than the previous best in major league history, set by the 1992 St. Louis Cardinals.

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