Tommy Lasorda made a shaky Major League debut for the Brooklyn Dodgers on May 5, 1955, recording three wild pitches within the first inning before an injury cut his outing short. That same day in history, Lasorda later became the manager for the United States Olympic baseball team in 2000, ultimately leading them to a Gold Medal victory over Team Cuba. Additionally, on May 5, 2009, the Dodgers made history by matching the record for consecutive home wins to start a season, showcasing the franchise’s continuing success.
Tommy Lasorda's 1955 MLB debut was marked by an unfortunate record of three wild pitches in the first inning, ultimately leading to an early exit due to injury.
In 2000, Lasorda became the Team USA manager and achieved remarkable success, guiding his team to a Gold Medal victory over two-time Olympic champions Team Cuba.
On May 5, 2009, the Dodgers achieved an MLB milestone by winning their 12th consecutive home game to start the season, tying a long-standing record.
The game against Team Cuba, where Team USA won 4-0, is famously referred to as the "Miracle on Grass," highlighting Lasorda's impact even beyond MLB.
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