JBJ extends hitting streak to 25 games in loss

BOSTON — There is nothing cheap about the way Jackie Bradley Jr. is extending his hitting streak. He is doing it with authoritative swings against some of the toughest pitchers in baseball.

In Friday night’s 4-2 loss to the Indians, Bradley dropped the hammer on a 90-mph slider from Corey Kluber and nailed it into the seats in center field for a solo shot that was projected by Statcast™ to land 417 away from home plate.

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Bradley has hit in 25 straight — the longest streak a Boston player has had in a single season since Dustin Pedroia in 2011. David Ortiz hit in 27 in a row over two seasons (2012-13). It is the longest hitting streak in the Major Leagues this season.

“He’s in a dangerous position at the plate — seeing the ball well, putting good swings on multiple types of pitches,” said Red Sox manager John Farrell. “It’s impressive, his hitting streak and the ability to go against the best pitchers in our league — [Wade] Davis the other day to extend the streak, today against a very good starter in Kluber. Very good job by Jackie.”

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