THE STORY
In Game 2 of the 1966 World Series on October 6, 1966, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Dodgers center fielder Willie Davis committed three errors in the fifth inning. He misjudged a fly ball by Paul Blair, leading to a two-base error, then dropped Andy Etchebarren's fly ball, and threw the ball over third base, allowing two runs to score. These unearned runs contributed to the Orioles' 6-0 victory, giving them a 2-0 series lead. (en.wikipedia.org)
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles
WHY IT MATTERS
Davis' three errors in a single inning set a World Series record, highlighting the impact of defensive mistakes in high-stakes games.