Multiple Hitting Streaks

November 30, 2011 by Tom Ruane · Leave a Comment

While writing another article, I noticed that on April 18, 1931, Freddie Lindstrom and Mel Ott both extended long hitting streaks at the Baker Bowl, Lindstrom hitting in his 36th straight game there and Ott in his 29th straight. Of course, a hitting streak in a specific ball park is a rather obscure record and […]

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Still Just Spring Training

March 6, 2010 by Daniel Shoptaw · Leave a Comment

At least there was a reason. Brad Penny was one of the most intriguing names brought into St. Louis during the offseason.Â A lot of us were interested to see what this guy, who had been a very successful pitcher in the past, could do with Dave Duncan’s tutelage.Â So seeing the results yesterday would […]

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