Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer’s historic streak of reaching base in every plate appearance this season ended in the fifth inning Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Wiemer became the second player in the live ball era (1920) to reach base 10 consecutive times at the beginning of a season, joining Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Carlos Delgado, who did it in 2002. New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra had nine to begin the 1956 season.
In the 13-2 win against the Phillies, Wiemer went 2-for-4 with a walk and two runs scored.
Wiemer’s streak would have ended in the first inning, but his out call at first base was overturned.