April 27, 2018
Jackson Hits in 20th Straight
Louisville Racers leftfielder Joe Jackson has had a pretty nice run in the arly season. He was named Player of the Week, he was given a contract extension to stay in Louisville, and today extended his hitting streak to 20 games by going 3-for-4 in a 6-4 win at New York.
"Sure we are happy that we won, but seeing Joe extend his streak was also special," said jubilant Louisville manager Bill Virdon. "He's a special player who is capable of doing some amazing things at the plate."
Jackson singled in the 1st, struck out in the 3rd, tripled in the 5th, doubled in the 7th and walked in the 9th.
Jackson is hitting .361 in 2018 with 14 RBIs and 2 home runs.