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Dahl triples his way into franchise history
- Updated: August 11, 2016
ARLINGTON — Rockies rookie outfielder David Dahl is staying a step ahead of opposing pitchers while streaking his way into hitting history.
Dahl’s two-run triple in the eighth inning on Wednesday — which helped the Rockies gain a brief lead before a 5-4 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Park — extended his career-beginning hit streak to 16 games since his Major League debut on July 25.
Dahl’s run ties the club record, set by Juan Pierre, who hit in his first 16 contests in 2000. It’s one game shy of the MLB record, set by the Reds’ Chuck Aleno in 1941.
The way Dahl extended the streak was particularly impressive.
With two on and one out, the Rangers sent lefty reliever Jake Diekman to face the left-handed-hitting Dahl and protect a 3-1 lead. Dahl …
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