Yes, that is correct. Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte made MLB history on October 28, 2023, when he extended his postseason hitting streak to 18 games, surpassing the previous record held by Hank Bauer, Derek Jeter, and Manny Ramirez. Marte also set a D-Backs record for most hits in a single postseason with 21.
Marte’s RBI single in the eighth inning of Game 2 of the 2023 World Series against the Texas Rangers was the hit that broke the record. The D-Backs went on to win the game 5-3, evening the series at 1-1.
Marte’s hitting streak is all the more impressive considering that he started it in the 2017 MLB Playoffs. He has now hit safely in every playoff game he has played since, amassing a lifetime postseason batting average of .350 in 82 plate appearances.
Marte is having a historic playoff run, and he has been a key factor in the D-Backs’ success. He is batting .387 with 21 hits and 11 RBIs in the 2023 postseason.
It will be interesting to see if Marte can continue his hitting streak in the rest of the World Series. If he can, he will only further cement his legacy as one of the greatest postseason hitters in MLB history.
Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte Makes MLB History as Arizona Takes Game 2 to Even World Series
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ketel Marte made MLB postseason history on Saturday night, recording a hit in his 18th consecutive postseason game to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 9-1 victory over the Texas Rangers and even the World Series at one game apiece.
Marte’s hitting streak broke the previous record of 17 games, set by Derek Jeter, Manny Ramírez, and Hank Bauer. He also became the first player to have a hit in every postseason game he’s ever played.
Marte’s hit came in the bottom of the eighth inning with the bases loaded and two outs. He lined a single to center field off Rangers reliever Brett Martin, driving in two runs and giving the Diamondbacks a 6-1 lead.
The Diamondbacks’ offense erupted for seven runs in the final three innings to put the game away. Marte’s hit was the biggest of the night, but he wasn’t the only Diamondback to contribute. Corbin Carroll had a pair of RBI singles, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. and Emmanuel Rivera also drove in runs.
On the mound, Merrill Kelly pitched a gem for the Diamondbacks. He went seven innings, allowing just one run on three hits and striking out nine batters. Kelly improved his postseason ERA to 2.25.
The Diamondbacks will now head back to Chase Field for Game 3 on Monday night. They’ll be looking to take a 2-1 series lead in front of their home crowd.
Marte’s historic hitting streak is one of the most impressive accomplishments in MLB postseason history. He’s been on fire all playoffs long, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. The Diamondbacks will need him to continue to produce if they want to win their first World Series title since 2001.