The Baseball Times
August 30th, 1895
Dunlap Joins 2,500-Hit Club in Rebels’ Victory
Fred Dunlap, the veteran first baseman for the Boston Rebels, has officially joined the prestigious 2,500-hit club following his performance in today’s 11-4 victory over the Cleveland Royals at Cleveland Grounds. With one hit in four at-bats, Dunlap reached this remarkable milestone, solidifying his status as one of the game’s greats.
Dunlap's career achievements speak volumes, with an impressive .352 batting average and a total of 119 home runs. His contributions have been instrumental in the Rebels’ success this season, as they continue to vie for a playoff spot. “It feels great to reach such an important milestone,” Dunlap commented after the game, reflecting on his lengthy and fruitful career.
Davis Streak Ends as Predators Fall to Cardinals
In an unfortunate turn of events, George Davis of the Pittsburgh Predators saw his impressive 21-game hitting streak come to an end today, going hitless in three at-bats during a 10-7 loss to the Chicago Cardinals. This marks the first time in over three weeks that Davis has not contributed with a hit, a disappointing outcome for the star left fielder.
“It was not a good day today,” Davis lamented in postgame remarks. “We lost the game and the streak is over.” Despite the setback, Davis has had a stellar season thus far, batting .343 with 5 home runs, 57 RBIs, and an impressive 106 runs scored over 111 games played. The Predators will look to rebound quickly as they face stiff competition in the coming days.