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Britton escapes jam, emerges with MLB record
- Updated: August 12, 2016
OAKLAND — By working his way out of a bases-loaded jam in the ninth inning of a 9-6 Orioles win over the A’s on Thursday, Zach Britton recorded his 39th consecutive appearance without allowing an earned run, setting a new Major League record.
Britton, who is 35-for-35 in saves opportunities this season, passed Brett Cecil and Craig Kimbrel on the all-time list with his latest scoreless outing.
He allowed one earned run to the Chicago White Sox on April 30, and has avoided damage to his ERA since, while giving up three unearned runs against …
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