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batted balls · 12-02-2006, 04:17 PM

Tallahassee, Fla.--Michigan second baseman Charlie Gehringer still believes a walk is as good as a hit.

Gehringer had his record 28-game hitting streak snapped, but his Wolverines came from behind to edge Florida State 3-2.

"The streak was great," said Gehringer. "But it had to end sometime. The good news is that we rallied to win against a team in front of us in the standings."

Gehringer went hitless in his three official at-bats. Yet, he drew a key walk to ignite a ninth inning rally for the Wolverines.

"That just shows you how selfless Charlie is," said Michigan teammate Chris Sabo who doubled in both ninth-inning runs off Florida State reliever ace Craig Skok (1-1).

Gehringer collected a single in yesterday's game off Florida State starter Richie Lewis to break Stanford outfielder Steve Hovley's previous record of 27 straight games with a hit.

"It's nice to see your name added to the record book," said Gehringer, last year's East Rookie of the Year. "But, yesterday we lost (2-0). Today we won. That more important."

12-02-2006, 04:17 PM	#308 (permalink)
batted balls All Star Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: White Sox Country Posts: 1,319 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0x in 0 posts	Gehringer's Record-Setting Hit Steak Ends at 28 Tallahassee, Fla.--Michigan second baseman Charlie Gehringer still believes a walk is as good as a hit. Gehringer had his record 28-game hitting streak snapped, but his Wolverines came from behind to edge Florida State 3-2. "The streak was great," said Gehringer. "But it had to end sometime. The good news is that we rallied to win against a team in front of us in the standings." Gehringer went hitless in his three official at-bats. Yet, he drew a key walk to ignite a ninth inning rally for the Wolverines. "That just shows you how selfless Charlie is," said Michigan teammate Chris Sabo who doubled in both ninth-inning runs off Florida State reliever ace Craig Skok (1-1). Gehringer collected a single in yesterday's game off Florida State starter Richie Lewis to break Stanford outfielder Steve Hovley's previous record of 27 straight games with a hit. "It's nice to see your name added to the record book," said Gehringer, last year's East Rookie of the Year. "But, yesterday we lost (2-0). Today we won. That more important." Attached Images __________________ White Sox fan since 1972 Last edited by batted balls; 12-02-2006 at 04:24 PM.