June 7 in Baltimore Orioles History: Hoyt Wilhelm pitches 3rd straight shutout (1959)

On June 7, 1959, Hoyt Wilhelm of the Baltimore Orioles wins his ninth consecutive game by hurling his third straight shutout. The future Hall of Famer lowers his season ERA to a minuscule 0.99.

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