Padres leadoff hitter Luis Arraez’s impressive streak of 141 plate appearances without a strikeout came to an end on Monday night when he went down swinging against the Houston Astros rookie right-hander Spencer Arrighetti. This was Arraez’s first strikeout since August 10th. His streak tied Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn for the fifth-longest streak in the last 40 seasons. Gwynn also had a streak of 141 plate appearances without striking out during the 1995 and 1996 seasons with the Padres. The longest streak on record is Gwynn’s 170 plate appearances in 1995. This remarkable achievement has put Arraez in good company with one of the greatest hitters in baseball history.
Baseball fans were captivated by Arraez’s impressive feat, and it is a testament to his remarkable hitting skills. While the streak has now come to an end, Arraez’s consistency at the plate has been impressive and has garnered attention and admiration from fans and fellow players alike. With his strikeout streak now in the history books, Arraez will continue to be a player to watch as he navigates through the rest of the season.
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