26-Game Streak Ends, Laitinen Hitless Friday, September 16th, 2044 Dave Laitinen came into the today's game against Verona rolling along with a 26-game hitting string, but he left it on the field at Ballpark Italiano. The 27-year-old Rome catcher went 0-for-4 against the Vipers as the Gladiators were beaten 13-10.
This season Laitinen has banged out 200 hits in 390 at-bats for a .513 average with 15 home runs. He is getting on base at a .632 pace and his totals also include 227 RBIs and 233 runs scored.