Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 37 games
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Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 37 games

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[adrotate banner=”32″] On July 24, 1978, Cincinnati Red’s Third baseman, Pete Rose extends his hitting streak to 37 games with two hits against the New York Mets, tying Tommy Holmesā€™ modern-day major league record. Rose collects two singles in a 5-3 win, Rose singled and scored the go-aheadĀ run to make the score 3-2 in the…

Billy Martin (52-42) resigns as Yankee manager and is replaced by Bob Lemon, who was fired by the White Sox on June 30th. The Bronx Bombers, en route to a World Championship, respond by playing .700 ball for their new skipper, winning 48 of the remaining 68 games played this season.

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Billy Martin (52-42) resigns as Yankee manager and is replaced by Bob Lemon, who was fired by the White Sox on June 30th. The Bronx Bombers, en route to a World Championship, respond by playing .700 ball for their new skipper, winning 48 of the remaining 68 games played this season.