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Cincinnati Reds rookie Jay Bruce burst on the scene Tuesday, May 27, by reaching base in his first five major-league plate appearances. A walk Wednesday extended the streak to six. Since 1956, only one player has done better:

7 Ted Cox, Red Sox, 1977 (6-for-6, BB)

6 Jay Bruce, Reds, 2008 vs Pit (3-for-3, 3 BB)

5 Kosuke Fukudome, Cubs, 2008 vs Mil

(3-for-3, 2 BB)

5 Brandon Boggs, Rangers, 2008 vs KC

(4-for-4, BB)

5 John Paciorek, Astros, 1963 (3-for-3, 2 BB)

5 Dave Robinson, Padres, 1970 (2-for-2, 3 BB)

5 Bob Dernier, Phillies, 1980 (4-for-4, BB)

5 Tom Dunbar, Rangers, 1983 (2-for-2, 3 BB)

5 Jose Hernandez, Rangers, 1991 (4-for-4, BB)

5 Mike Piazza, Dodgers, 1992 (4-for-4, BB)

5 Ramon Martinez, Giants, 1998 (3-for-3, 2 BB)

5 Kazuo Matsui, Mets, 2004 (3-for-3, 2 BB)

Source:

Elias Sports Bureau

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