Boston SS Nomar Garciaparra goes hitless as the Red Sox fall to the Braves, 15 – 2. The collar brings to an end his 30-game hitting streak (July 26-August 29: .383 : 54/141), the longest streak ever for an American Leaguerookie.

On August 30, 1997 — Boston SS Nomar Garciaparra goes hitless as the Red Sox fall to the Braves, 15 – 2. The collar brings to an end his 30-game hitting streak (July 26-August 29: .383 : 54/141), the longest streak ever for an American Leaguerookie.

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