On April 29, 1988 after 21 tries, the Baltimore Orioles finally win their first game of the season, beating the White Sox, 9-0, at Chicago’s Comiskey Park. The 1-21 Orioles get the victory thanks to a combined 4-hitter thrown by Mark Williamson and Dave Schmidt. Manager Cal Ripken, Sr. was fired after an 0–6 start and replaced by Hall of Famer Frank Robinson.
The 1988 Baltimore Orioles’ season began as one of the most memorable and frustrating in baseball history. Their early struggles became a dark mark on the sport, overshadowing the optimism …
On April 29, 1988 after 21 tries, the Baltimore Orioles finally win their first game of the season, beating the White Sox, 9-0, at Chicago’s Comiskey Park. The 1-21 Orioles get the victory thanks to a combined 4-hitter thrown by Mark Williamson and Dave Schmidt. Manager Cal Ripken, Sr. was fired after an 0–6 start and replaced by Hall of Famer Frank Robinson. Read More