Ildemaro Vargas Extends His Hitting Streak to 24 Games
CHICAGO – Venezuelan Ildemaro Vargas continues to demonstrate his excellent form in the Major Leagues, extending his streak of consecutive games with a hit to 24. This occurred during the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 6-5 loss to the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. Vargas had an immediate impact on the game, connecting a single in his first at-bat. In addition, he added three more hits, including one that drove in runs. He also got a walk in the ninth inning, finishing the day with an impressive batting average of .404, the highest in the league. This performance marked Vargas’ fourth four-hit game of his career and the third time he reached base five times in a single game, underscoring his outstanding offensive ability. The 24-game hitting streak is the second-longest to start a season since 1940, surpassed only by Ron LeFlore’s 30 games in 1976. If games from last season are considered, Vargas has a 27-game hitting streak, the longest active streak in MLB. The Venezuelan also surpassed the previous record of 26 consecutive games for a player from his country, a mark that belonged to Wilson Ramos since 2019. In the history of the franchise, the streak of 24 games equals the second-longest in a single season for Arizona, tying with Tony Womack and only behind Luis González’s 30 games.Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo praised Vargas’ performance, highlighting his consistent effort. Vargas, in his third stage with Arizona, is living the best moment of his career in the Major Leagues, consolidating himself as one of the most consistent figures at the beginning of this season.He has earned this moment. Everything is the result of his work and dedication.
Torey Lovullo
