Some may not know, but Lowenstein actually was an infielder/outfielder in the minors and played 70 games at 2B at the major league level before that game, so it wasn't a huge stretch for him to be there. He just hadn't played 2B since 1975.
Maybe he can call Ripken up and beg. Cal should say you get the number of the Oriole you hit like. Bill Ripken. Give him number 3. Dont give him number 7 till he hits big league pitching.