Lance Berkman has three hits to extend his hitting streak to 21 games. It’ll end here, but Moises Alou reaches 16 straight games today on his way to a 23-game streak. Jeff Bagwell and Mendy Lopez collect three RBIs for Houston as they outslug the Royals, 10 – 8. Scott Elarton is tossed in the 1st after plunking leadoff hitter Rey Sanchez in retaliation for Craig Biggio being hit.

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On July 8, 2001 — Lance Berkman has three hits to extend his hitting streak to 21 games. It’ll end here, but Moises Alou reaches 16 straight games today on his way to a 23-game streak. Jeff Bagwell and Mendy Lopez collect three RBIs for Houston as they outslug the Royals, 10 – 8. Scott Elarton is tossed in the 1st after plunking leadoff hitter Rey Sanchez in retaliation for Craig Biggio being hit.

Source:
Baseball Reference July 8