Alex Rodriguez passes Stan Musial for 5th place on the all-time RBI list with 1,951

Alex Rodriguez passes Stan Musial for 5th place on the all-time RBI list with 1,951

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It’s an eventful afternoon at New Yankee Stadium as the Yankees defeat the Tigers, 5 – 4. First, Alex Rodriguez hits his first homer of the year off Justin Verlander in the 2nd and in the process passes Stan Musial for 5th place on the all-time RBI list with 1,951. Then, leading off the 4th, Alfonso Soriano also goes deep off Verlander, for the 2,000th hit of his career. The Yankees hand a 4 – 2 lead to Mariano Rivera in the top of the 9th, but for the third straight time, Mariano blows the opportunity by allowing solo homers to Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez. However, Brett Gardner homers in turn, off José Veras with two outs in the bottom of the inning, ending the game.

Derek Jeter becomes the eighth player in Yankee history to collect 2,000 career hits

Derek Jeter becomes the eighth player in Yankee history to collect 2,000 career hits

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Derek Jeter, with a dribbler up the third-base line for an infield single off KC’s Scott Elarton, becomes the eighth player in Yankee history to collect 2,000 career hits. The 31 year-old shortstop joins Yogi Berra, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Don Mattingly, Babe Ruth, and Bernie Williams in reaching the milestone.

Tony Gwynn collects his 2000th career base hit, a single off Colorado hurler Bruce Ruffin

Tony Gwynn collects his 2000th career base hit, a single off Colorado hurler Bruce Ruffin

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Raising his average to .348, San Diego outfielder Tony Gwynn collects his 2000th career base hit, a single off Colorado hurler Bruce Ruffin in the team’s 6-2 victory at Jack Murphy Stadium. Mr. Padre will reach the 3,000 hit milestone on the same date in 1999. (Our thanks to Tom Lane for sharing this event.)

San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 – 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.

San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 – 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.

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1990 – San Diego SS Garry Templeton collects his 2,000th major league hit, exactly 14 years after getting his first. The Padres beat the Braves, 7 – 0, with Bruce Hurst winning over Charlie Leibrandt.

Andre Dawson gets his 2,000th career hit in the Cubs’ 6 – 5 loss to Houston

Andre Dawson gets his 2,000th career hit in the Cubs’ 6 – 5 loss to Houston

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Andre Dawson gets his 2,000th career hit in the Cubs’ 6 – 5 loss to Houston. Houston scores twice in the 9th against four Cub relievers. After the game, the Astros trade Billy Hatcher, who has a pinch single in the 9th today, to the Pirates for Glenn Wilson.

Jose Cruz notches the 2,000th hit of his career in a 2-1 Astro victory

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1985 – Glenn Davis blasts a solo shot in the bottom of the eighth off Craig Lefferts for a 2-1 victory over San Diego. Jose Cruz notches the 2,000th hit of his career. Meanwhile, Joe Niekro is dealt to the New York Yankees for pitcher Jim Deshaies and two other prospects. 

Willie Davis collects his 2,000th career hit off Phil Niekro

Willie Davis collects his 2,000th career hit off Phil Niekro

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On June 19, 1973 At Dodger Stadium Los Angeles outffielder Willie Davis collects his 2,000th career hit. Known as 3-Dog, reaches the plateau in front of the home crowd with a two-run home run off future hall of Famer, Phil Niekro in the team’s 3-0 victory over Atlanta. His shot chases Niekro from the game….

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Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career

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On June 20, 1970, future Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson of the Baltimore Orioles collects the 2,000th hit of his career- a 3-run homer off Washington’s Joe Coleman in the 5th inning. The drive snaps a 2 – 2 tie, and the Orioles hang on for a 5 – 4 victory. Robinson’s prowess at third…

In a 13 – 6 defeat to the Cardinals, Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese becomes one of five active players to collect 2,000 hits and teammate Junior Gilliam sets a major league record by handling 12 assists at second base.

In a 13 – 6 defeat to the Cardinals, Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese becomes one of five active players to collect 2,000 hits and teammate Junior Gilliam sets a major league record by handling 12 assists at second base.

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In a 13 – 6 defeat to the Cardinals, Dodgers shortstop Pee Wee Reese becomes one of five active players to collect 2,000 hits and teammate Junior Gilliam sets a major league record by handling 12 assists at second base.