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Posted by Sabrina B. @gametimegirl
The closest anyone has come to Joe DiMaggio’s iconic 56-game hitting streak since he eclipsed Wee Willie Keeler’s 45-gamer in 1941 was Pete Rose — who hit in 44 straight in 1978.
Andre Ethier is now halfway to Joltin’ Joe.
The Dodgers’ All-Star right fielder extended his hitting streak to 28 games with an infield RBI single that capped a three-run fifth inning, and Clayton Kershaw pitched seven strong innings in a 5-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Monday night.
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