New York Mets ties a major league record by delivering his eighth consecutive pinch-hit

On June 26, 1983, At Shea Stadium, Rusty Staub of the New York Mets ties a major league record by delivering his eighth consecutive pinch-hit. Staub’s pinch-hit, which comes in the ninth inning of an 8-4 loss, vs Ron Reed. The hit matches the single-season mark set by the Phillies Dave Philley on September 28, 1958. Staub Staub’s streak will be snapped by the Cards’ Bruce Sutter three days from now.

During his streak that extended over 14 days, Staub had 9 RBI’s, 3 Doubles and a home run.

Philley, however, was not done as he will then set the overall record by connecting on April 16, 1959 doubling off Lew Burdette. Totaling 9 straight pinch hits over 2 seasons.

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