Sore right hand accompanies the end of Jose Reyes’ 26-game hitting streak - MLB Update
The New York Mets’ starter R.A. Dickey puts a halt to the 26-game hitting streak of the Miami Marlins’ shortstop Jose Reyes.
Reyes has been a prolific hitter for the Marlins in the last couple of weeks. Even when the whole line-up is quiet, he has not stopped connecting hits and triggering activity on the bases.
However, the pain in his right hand has emerged, which can be damaging to the extent of either resulting in his absence from the line-up or causing decline in his performance.
Earlier the Marlins’ manager Ozzie Guillen stated that Reyes can play the games for as long as he is comfortable. If he can deliver the same level of performance even with sore hand, he will be allowed to do so, he hinted. However, he had clarified that
unless Reyes goes through proper treatment, the problem with his right hand will not subside.
The fact Reyes was hitless on Thursday against the Mets will give Guillen a reason to believe that his composure is being affected by the pain. Apart from the failure on the plate, Reyes struggled in the field while making plays.
Therefore, regardless of the significance that he holds to their offence, team officials will not accept the fact that he plays with injury for a protracted period of time.
It is important to mention that there has been no official statement made yet regarding how long Reyes will be allowed to play with a sore hand.
Meanwhile, Guillen feels for Reyes after watching him surrendering before the knucklers in the game. Reyes was just not striking the way he has been since the beginning of the second half.
"Very sad day overall. Jose had a great run," Ozzie Guillen said. "This kids running for a Cy Young award. It's kind of weird because it's a different knuckleball."
Reyes has commented on the end of his 26-game hitting streak. He believes connecting hits against Dickey is difficult. However, he expresses his determination to come out stronger next time.
"It's over and now I have the opportunity to start a new one tomorrow," said Reyes. "It's not easy to face Dickey. I'll take 26 straight any day. It's embarrassing, of course, but that ball got right in the sun so it was kind of tough."
By the time Reyes steps on the plate in the next game, it will be interesting to note whether he continues with his top-notch form or it signals the beginning of a decline.
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