Vargas' Unstoppable Hitting Streak

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Ildemaro Vargas is having an unprecedented season with a 22-game hitting streak, leading the National League in several key batting metrics.

Ildemaro Vargas, a 34-year-old utility infielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks, is having an unprecedented season, leading the National League in batting average, slugging percentage, and OPS. Despite a previously lackluster career, Vargas is currently on a 22-game hitting streak, the third-longest to start a season in franchise history. His impressive performance has caught the Diamondbacks front office off guard, as he has only three walks and eleven strikeouts in 91 plate appearances. Vargas is currently leading the NL batting race by 36 points, making him a strong contender for the top spot. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f3b20e1e5616aa79

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Topics covered

• hitting streak
• baseball performance
• National League
• batting average
• slugging percentage
• OPS
• Diamondbacks

Keywords

• Ildemaro Vargas
• hitting streak
• Arizona Diamondbacks
• batting average
• slugging percentage
• OPS
• National League
• baseball

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