Tough way to end a hitting streak

Jim Reboulet in 1987 with Class AA Harrisburg

Jim Reboulet’s franchise-record, 32-game hitting streak for the Class AA Harrisburg Senators ends in a most unusual way 38 years ago today.

Actually, Reboulet goes a long way in ending the streak himself by flying out in the first inning and then getting ejected in the third inning of the Senators’ 1-0 loss in 11 innings at Pittsfield.

Reboulet deprives himself of at least two more chances to extend his hitting streak when umpire Kevin O’Connor throws him out of the game.

After walking in the third inning, Reboulet promptly gets picked off by Pittsfield pitcher Bill Danek, and vents his frustration at O’Connor, who is in no mood for discussing the call.

Goodbye, Reboulet. So long, hitting streak.

Historians note that applying the tag on Reboulet is Pittsfield first baseman Mark Grace, who goes on to be named the Eastern League’s MVP in 1987 before starting an outstanding 16-year career in the majors with the Chicago Cubs and Arizona Diamondbacks.