Alec Burleson homers in back-to-back games

Reached base safely in 17 of his last 18 games

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 161 min read

Alec Burleson has homered in back-to-back games 💪 He's now reached safely in 17 of his last 18! https://t.co/frE7SLJqPT Via @MLB on X

What happened: Alec Burleson homered in consecutive games, extending a stretch in which he has reached base safely in 17 of his last 18 games.

Why it matters: The power surge adds to a productive summer for Burleson, who put together a 17-game hitting streak in June during an All-Star push.

By the numbers: Back-to-back home runs; reached base in 17 of his last 18 games.

What to watch: Watch whether Burleson extends the on-base streak in his next game.

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