One run ended it, but not before a decades-old standard was erased in dramatic fashion.
On June 8, 1968, Don Drysdale finally yielded a run after six straight shutouts—but not before setting a new record with 58 2/3 consecutive scoreless innings. The mark had stood for 55 years, untouched since Walter Johnson set the previous mark, making its fall feel almost impossible. Drysdale still finished with a win, one that nudged the Dodgers to within 2½ games of the Cardinals. Even on a night when the streak ended, dominance defined the story.
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