“Bat or the Elder Wand?”: Corey Dickerson’s flawless 10-for-10 stretch, 13th player in expansion era to hit 10 consecutive Abs

“Bat or the Elder Wand?”: Corey Dickerson’s flawless 10-for-10 stretch, 13th player in expansion era to hit 10 consecutive Abs

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Corey Dickerson is indeed electrified by being in a playoff race for the first time in years. The veteran has gradually adapted and carried out the role he was given by the St. Louis Cardinals, they signed him before Spring Training. He came into Thursday’s series finale against the Cubs having had 11 hits in his last 19 at-bats.

Corey Dickerson had 10 hits in his 10 at-bats on Thursday against the Cincinnati Cubs in an 8-3 victory, marking the longest such streak by any Cardinals hitters in the expansion era (since 1961). Former Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia and Yankees outfielder Bernie Williams sit atop the list with 11 consecutive hits.

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“Ever since I came back from my [calf] injury, I’ve tried to swing with more intent and get off good swings,” Corey Dickerson said. “It’s just hard to do sometimes when you aren’t in there [regularly]. You just have to keep grinding away. I think I’ve put in the right work with Albert [Pujols] and Tyler [O’Neill] and a couple of other guys.”

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Corey Dickerson 10 straight hits are the most by any player since Jose Altuve

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“Knowing that I can still carry a team when I get an opportunity to show what I can do. A lot of times, you lose your confidence in thinking you can’t do that when you aren’t an everyday player. But I’ve been persistent enough to keep going.” Added Corey Dickerson.

His team mate the Cardinals superstar Paul Goldschmidt surged with a three-hit, two-home run and five-RBI-day in Thursday afternoon’s 8-3 win over the Cubs “He’s always been awesome, and always hurt me when on the opposing team, but it’s surprising what he’s doing with how quiet he is,” said outfielder Corey Dickerson,

After setting a Cardinals record of his own on Thursday by extending his hitting streak to 10 consecutive at-bats. “He just goes about his business; he doesn’t need the glory or any fame from it and just wants to do the job. His routine is so dialed in, he believes in it and we’re seeing the results.”

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