On September 28, 1988, Orel Hershiser made history by achieving 59 consecutive scoreless innings, breaking the MLB record set by Don Drysdale in 1968.
Despite his historic milestone, the Dodgers lost 2-1 to the Padres after 16 innings, showcasing the irony of Hershiser's lack of run support during his record-breaking performance.
Tommy Lasorda, the Dodgers' manager, played a crucial role in Hershiser breaking the record, urging him to pitch the 10th inning against Hershiser's initial desire to only tie Drysdale.
Hershiser finished the 1988 regular season with a stunning record of 23 wins and 8 losses, alongside a 2.26 ERA, paving his way to a Cy Young Award.
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