(by Mark Hornbaker) Last night at Chase Field 24 year-old Ryan Zimmerman extended his hit streak to 26 games as the Nationals defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4. Zimmerman extended the streak in the top of the first inning when he singled to left field. For the night Zimmerman went 2 for 5 and raised his batting average to .339.
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