ARLINGTON, Texas -- Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte broke the postseason hitting streak record in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, recording a hit for the 18th consecutive game.
Marte, 30, unseated Hall of Famer Derek Jeter, 12-time All-Star Manny Ramirez and Hank Bauer, a seven-time World Series champion with the New York Yankees. The first four games of Marte's streak came in 2017, and he has hit safely in all 14 of Arizona's games this postseason, the latest Arizona's 9-1 victory against the Texas Rangers that evened the series.
"I know what type of player I am," Marte said. "When I'm healthy, I can do very well.
"I never imagined doing something like this," he continued. "But ... I believe in my talent."
In the eighth inning Saturday, Marte stepped to the plate with the bases loaded, one out and an 0-for-4 batting line. He proceeded to shoot a Martin Perez changeup up the middle for a two-run single that extended Arizona's lead to 7-1.
Marte is now hitting .333 this postseason with a .910 OPS, both the top marks for Arizona. His hit was one of 16 on the night from the Diamondbacks, who got at least one hit from all nine starting position players.
"We have a great team, great batters," Marte said. "This organization deserves a championship now, and we believe in ourselves and give the best of ourselves."
