2002 – Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers reaches his 1,000th career extra-base hit by hitting a double in the 5th inning of a 4 – 0 loss to the Houston Astros. Palmeiro becomes the 25th major leaguer to reach the mark.

 

On June 15 2002 — 2002 – Rafael Palmeiro of the Texas Rangers reaches his 1,000th career extra-base hit by hitting a double in the 5th inning of a 4 – 0 loss to the Houston Astros. Palmeiro becomes the 25th major leaguer to reach the mark.

 


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