Cal honored by Orioles in celebration of record-breaking 2,131st game

Instead of taking another lap around Camden Yards, Cal Ripken Jr. marked the 20th anniversary of his 2,131st consecutive game by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Orioles hosted Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.

Ripken disclosed before the game that he hurt his right shoulder earlier in the day when he was tossed over the handlebars of his bicycle. But, true to form, he walked onto the field and threw a strike to former teammate Brady Anderson.

The Orioles added a bit of nostalgia to the night by posting the number 2,131 on the warehouse beyond the right-field wall.