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All Streaks End - It's What You Do Next That Matters Most

Published by Matt Stine

On September 20, 1998, Cal Ripken Jr. ended his record streak of 2,632 games played. In 1999, he had the highest batting average of his 21-year career. On July 17, 1941, Joe DiMaggio ended his record streak of 56 consecutive games with a hit. He went on to win the 1941 World Series and American League MVP award. On October 4, 1988, Orel Hershiser gave up his first run in 67 consecutive innings (regular season and playoffs).