On August 13, 1982, Steve Sax set a rookie record for the Los Angeles Dodgers with his 41st stolen base in a victory over the San Francisco Giants. Sax hit a solo home run in the same game, finishing the season with 49 stolen bases, which remains a Dodgers record for rookies. He also had a batting average of .282 with 23 doubles and was awarded the National League Rookie of the Year. On the same date in 2007, Nomar Garciaparra was ejected for the first time in his career after arguing a call during a game.
On August 13, 1982, Steve Sax stole his 41st base of the season, setting a Los Angeles Dodgers rookie record in a victory over the San Francisco Giants.
Sax's season concluded with a total of 49 stolen bases, maintaining the franchise record for rookies, and he was named the 1982 National League Rookie of the Year.
In 2007, Nomar Garciaparra was ejected for the first time in his 1,303 games, during a match against the Houston Astros.
Garciaparra's ejection came after he argued a called third strike, leading to teammates restraining him as he continued to voice his dissent.
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