Posted June 4, 200519 yr Did Pierre only appear in tonight's game as a pinch-runner? Or did Jack put him in the field? If he only pinch-ran, I'm pretty sure his consecutive game playing streak is technically over. Rule 10.24C - CONSECUTIVE PLAYING STREAK. A consecutive game playing streak shall be extended if the player plays one half inning on defense, or if he completes a time at bat by reaching base or being put out. A pinch running appearance only shall not extend the streak. If a player is ejected from a game by an umpire before he can comply with the requirements of this rule, his streak shall continue.
June 4, 200519 yr Author Personally I'm glad the streak is over, if it really is. These kinds of streaks are meaningless because nobody is going to come close to Ripken but when the streak gets to a few hundred games, the player or sometimes even the manager feels compelled to force the player into the game to continue the streak.
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