May 5 in Dodgers History: Tom Lasorda throws 3 wild pitches in one inning in his first start (1955)

On May 5, 1955, in Ebbets Field in front of a robust crowd of 7,000 fans, Brooklyn Dodgers lefthander Tom Lasorda makes his first major league start against the St. Louis Cardinals . Lasorda throws three wild pitches in one inning, tying a major league record. During his one inning of work, will be

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