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Ty Cobb Extends His Hitting Streak to 40 Games

July 2, 1911, Ty Cobb pounds out 3 hits improving his consecutive hitting streak to a startling 40 games. The Detroit Tigers top the Cleveland Indians 14-6 behind Cobb.

Today's Daily Highlights

Joe DiMaggio sets a new major league hitting streak record on this day in 1941 — his 45th consecutive game, surpassing Wee Willie Keeler's mark of 44, with a three-run homer in front of 52,832 at Yankee Stadium. Also: Carl Hubbell pitches 18 shutout innings in a 1-0 win in 1933, Juan Marichal vs. Warren Spahn in a legendary 16-inning pitchers' duel in 1963, 11 classic broadcasts, and today's Vintage Commercial: Coney Island Penny Machine.

🎙️ Did you know?

Joe DiMaggio has 83 broadcasts in our library — including from the legendary 1941 season when he hit in 56 straight games.