Willy Taveras becomes the first Astro to achieve a 30-game hitting streak

On August 27 , 2006 —  Willy Taveras becomes the first Astro to achieve a 30-game hitting streak with a leadoff single that begins a 13-1 bombing at Pittsburgh . Taveras bats .349 during the streak, raising his average to .284. Lance Berkman drives in four while Jason Hirsh gets his second big league win. Taveras’ run ends two nights later.

 

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