A contender for 3,000 hits emerges

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A contender for 3,000 hits emerges

April 8, 2025
by RJ Hamster

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19th career game with 4 or more hits

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Fanned season-high 8 over 7 scoreless IP

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2 HRs, tied for Major League lead with 6 overall

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7 K’s, leads AL pitchers with 25 strikeouts

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DET 6

STL 4
PIT 8

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TOR 6
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MIN 2
KC 4

BAL 5
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A contender for 3,000 hits emerges

A contender for 3,000 hits emerges