Ichiro Suzuki nailed another one Monday, tying the Seattle Mariners’ club record of 25 consecutive games with a hit, which he set in 2007.
The eight-time All-Star lined a leadoff double -- his ninth of the season -- off Baltimore Orioles lefty Rich Hill before taking third on an error in the bottom of the first inning, bringing his batting average to an impressive .352 on the year just a day after enjoying four hits against the Los Angeles Angels.
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Via Babes Love Baseball
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June 02, 2009
Ichiro Suzuki has extended his hitting streak to 26 games, breaking his 2007 record of most consecutive games with a hit and setting the new standard in Seattle Mariners territory.
Via Sports Fan Perspectives
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June 03, 2009
In Seattle everything isn't all gravy with performance. However, keeping the franchise looking sharp is Ichiro Suzuki and Ken Griffey Jr. Nothing seems to ever stand in the way to the point of self-destruction. Those who believer the elder veteran star is washed up are plain stupid. In his late 30's the one known as 'Junior' pretty much still has strong will and courage. Last...
Via A Large Regular
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May 31, 2009
Baseball Flotsam and Jetsam Miscellaneous baseball thoughts and observations.I'm amazed that some people still debate whether Ichiro Suzuki is a Hall of Fame Player or not. Ichiro has been in the league for 8 years and each year he's been an All-Star and won a Gold Glove. He's also had over 200 hits in each of his seasons and won 2 batting titles. This year Ichiro is batting .342...
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