Joey Wiemer Ties 70-Year Baseball Record

On March 31st, Nationals Outfielder Joey Weemer just tied a rare baseball record that stood

for over 70 years.

The 27-year-old reached base safely in his first 10-played appearances of the season, matching

Carlos Delgado's mark from 2002.

This happened during Monday's opener against the Phillies in Philadelphia.

Earlier in the game, Weemer kept the streak alive with a hustle-play in the first inning.

He ripped a 91-mile per-hour grounder to first baseman Bryce Harper, who dove and threw

to Taiwan Walker covering the bag.

Umpires called him out at first, but National Skipper Blake Batera challenged it, and the

replay crew flipped the call, giving Weemer save at first.

Weemer beat Long Oste even get this chance.

Designated for assignment three times last season, the Nats scooped him off waivers from

the Giants back on January 5th.

Fans and teammates are buzzing about his hot start, especially after he set the franchise

record for the Expo's and Nationals on Sunday.

At Sunday mark, topped previous club highs, though Juan Soto holds the overall teen record

with 12 straight safe plates back in 20.

21.

Weemer's now chasing history on a pace no one's touched since 1951.

Baseball loves these early streaks that light up the box score, and Weemer's got everyone

watching his next ad bat to see if he breaks through.

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