Baltimore Orioles closer Zach Britton registered a save in Sunday's 9-7 win over the Houston Astros, and he made history in doing so.
Britton has now converted 55 straight saves dating back to last year, setting a record in the American League. The Orioles celebrated the achievement:
Baltimore OriolesWith his save today, @zbritton sets a new American League record with 55 consecutive save opportunities converted. #Birdland https://t.co/js0bTa3ZEA
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