Dodgers Nation · Jun 30, 2024
Eric Gagné Returning to Dodger Stadium to Throw First Pitch
The man who was known for his goggles and goatee while running from the bullpen to the mound with “Welcome to the Jungle” blaring over the speakers at Dodger Stadium is returning to the mound that created a legend.
Eric Gagné will throw out the first pitch before the Dodgers and Diamondbacks duel on July 3. The date marks the 20th anniversary of Gagné recording his 84th consecutive save, which still stands as the longest consecutive save streak in Major League history.
On August 28, 2002, Gagné began a streak of 84 consecutive saves that lasted until July 5, 2004. During that time Gagné became synonymous with two words — game over.