Blackmon becomes 1st MLB player with 3-plus hits in 6 straight home games
Charlie Blackmon continues to hit his way into the history books.
The Colorado Rockies outfielder became the first player in MLB history to record three or more hits in six consecutive home games during Friday's contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to Tracy Ringolsby of insidetheseams.com.
Date | Opponent | Hits |
---|---|---|
June 13 | Padres | 4 |
June 14 | Padres | 4 |
June 15 | Padres | 4 |
June 16 | Padres | 3 |
June 27 | Dodgers | 3 |
June 28 | Dodgers | 3 |
The slugger entered the game tied with Bill Madlock (1975), Rod Carew (1975), Bob Dillinger (1949), Ken Keltner (1939), and Les Scarsella (1936) with at least three hits in five straight home games, according to Baseball-Reference.com.
To no surprise, Blackmon's historic run has come as the Rockies' offense produces massive numbers at Coors Field; the team scored at least eight runs for a sixth straight home contest Friday. It's the sixth time since 1930 an NL club has accomplished that feat - and the Rockies did it all six times, according to Stats By STATS.
Setting records is becoming commonplace for Blackmon; the three-time All-Star established a record with 15 hits in a four-game series against the San Diego Padres earlier this month.
The 32-year-old entered Friday's action slashing .330/.375/.639 with 18 home runs and 51 RBIs.