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Chalk: Kicking Joe DiMaggio’s Ass: Joltin’ Jason Bartlett’s Streak Hits 19

And have Joey Adonis after ya? No tanks.

Historic Tropicana Field saw history made Thursday night in the 5th inning as Devil Ray superstar Joltin’ Jason Bartlett launched a line drive single into right. With that epic single, Bartlett became an immortal — he has hit safely in his 19th consecutive game and broken Quinton McCracken’s Devil Ray record hitting streak that had stood for over a decade.

Now that the Devil Ray record is Bartlett’s, Joltin’ Jason naturally will continue his streak until he takes down Joe DiMaggio’s Major League record of 56 consecutive games.

...Maybe this will convince the doubters: Joe DiMaggio’s storied streak began on May 15 1941. Joltin’ Jason Bartlett’s streak began on May 15 2009 — 68 years to the day. Clearly, it’s destiny.

Repoz Posted: June 26, 2009 at 10:48 AM | 12 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. wjones Posted: June 26, 2009 at 01:25 PM (#3233892)

I've been voting for the man on my all-star ballots, so don't blame me.

2. There are no words... (Met Fan Charlie) Posted: June 26, 2009 at 02:20 PM (#3233982)

I went to school with Joey Adonis's grandson...

3. Jolly Old St. Neck Wound, Moral Idiot

Posted: June 26, 2009 at 02:47 PM (#3234016)

Pinky Higgins was sweating in his grave, and Walt Dropo was reaching for his heart pills, but then Johnny Damon made an out last night after getting four straight hits.

4. rLr Is King Of The Romans And Above Grammar Posted: June 26, 2009 at 03:01 PM (#3234035)

Are singles "launched"? I think they're "stroked" or "stung" or even "lashed."

5. Don't want the truth; just wanna see some dingers Posted: June 26, 2009 at 03:05 PM (#3234038)

"punched", "poked", "lined", "guided"....

6. Repoz

Posted: June 26, 2009 at 03:09 PM (#3234041)

I went to school with Joey Adonis's grandson...

Is that the school of hard knocked-off?

7. Best Regards, Larry M. Posted: June 26, 2009 at 03:33 PM (#3234070)

I DO NOT GET IRONY. THIS WRITER IS STUPID AND HE SAYS STUPID THINGS.

8. Jose Can You Seabiscuit Posted: June 26, 2009 at 03:52 PM (#3234091)

I DO NOT GET IRONY. THIS WRITER IS STUPID AND HE SAYS STUPID THINGS

Dude, Barlett is teh awesomest and totally going to break Dimaggio's record. He's hitting .371 which is better than what Dimaggio hit that year so he's having a better year.

9. puck Posted: June 26, 2009 at 04:45 PM (#3234173)

Now we know why the team changed it's name. It was part of the deal with Zobrist and Bartlett.

10. WhoWantsTeixeiraDessert Posted: June 26, 2009 at 05:16 PM (#3234207)

Well, it's obvious Tropicana is the only place left that has juice.

11. Maury Brown Posted: June 26, 2009 at 05:32 PM (#3234239)

David Chalk, the Ring Lardner of the blogsphere. I love reading the guys stuff.

12. virginiasteve Posted: June 26, 2009 at 05:40 PM (#3234254)

I will never forget where I was the day that Bartlett broke Quinton McCracken's Devil Ray hitting streak record.

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