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Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson sets MLB record by going 111 straight games without an error
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· August 9, 2026
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Key takeaway Wilson's record-breaking game was his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop.
A new MLB record has been set by Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson. He achieved this milestone by playing 111 consecutive games without an error. This feat surpasses the previous record held by Mike Bordick of the Baltimore Orioles.
Wilson's record-breaking game was his 111th consecutive errorless game at shortstop. The previous record was 110 games, set by Bordick in 2002. Further details about Wilson's achievement are available from the source, including the circumstances surrounding his record-breaking game.
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Category: local Published: August 9, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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