May 4 in Los Angeles Angels History: Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters (1981)

On May 4, 1981, Ron Davis of the New York Yankees strikes out eight consecutive batters in a 4 – 2 victory over the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium. Davis, a hard-throwing reliever, ties Nolan Ryan’s American League record for most consecutive strikeouts in a game.

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