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amead17 · 10-29-2024, 12:34 PM

The Baseball Times
August 24th, 1895

Johnston Extends Hitting Streak to 20 Games Despite Hitmen Loss

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The center fielder for the Brooklyn Hitmen, Dick Johnston, continued his impressive hitting display, extending his consecutive-game hitting streak to 20 games with a 4-for-6 performance in today’s 10-8 loss to the St. Louis Roughnecks at Hitmen Ballpark.

"I'm trying not to think about it much," Johnston remarked after the game. "I don't want to mess with whatever zone I'm in."

In a thrilling contest, Johnston grounded out in the 1st inning before hitting an RBI single in the 3rd. He doubled in the 6th, grounded out again in the 7th, and added two singles in the 9th and 10th innings.

Currently, Johnston boasts a .309 batting average for the season, although he has yet to hit a home run. His consistent hitting has been a bright spot for the Hitmen as they navigate the challenges of the season. Despite the loss, Johnston's performance keeps him in the spotlight as one of the league's emerging talents.

10-29-2024, 12:34 PM	#2666
amead17 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 9,288	August 24th 1895 The Baseball Times August 24th, 1895 Johnston Extends Hitting Streak to 20 Games Despite Hitmen Loss The center fielder for the Brooklyn Hitmen, Dick Johnston, continued his impressive hitting display, extending his consecutive-game hitting streak to 20 games with a 4-for-6 performance in today’s 10-8 loss to the St. Louis Roughnecks at Hitmen Ballpark. "I'm trying not to think about it much," Johnston remarked after the game. "I don't want to mess with whatever zone I'm in." In a thrilling contest, Johnston grounded out in the 1st inning before hitting an RBI single in the 3rd. He doubled in the 6th, grounded out again in the 7th, and added two singles in the 9th and 10th innings. Currently, Johnston boasts a .309 batting average for the season, although he has yet to hit a home run. His consistent hitting has been a bright spot for the Hitmen as they navigate the challenges of the season. Despite the loss, Johnston's performance keeps him in the spotlight as one of the league's emerging talents.