URGENT UPDATE: Toronto Blue Jays infielder Ernie Clement made history on Saturday night by setting a major league record with 30 hits in a single postseason during Game 7 of the World Series. This remarkable achievement breaks the previous record of 29 hits held by Randy Arozarena from the Tampa Bay Rays in 2020.
Clement’s record-breaking performance came in a tense showdown against the Los Angeles Dodgers. With three hits in the decisive game, he reached this milestone and extended his hitting streak to 13 games, surpassing the Blue Jays’ postseason record previously set by Pat Borders in 1992.
In a nail-biting Game 7 that finished tied at 4-4, Clement’s contributions were pivotal. He singled in the second inning, scored in the sixth, and delivered a crucial leadoff double in the eighth inning that sent Dodgers reliever Emmet Sheehan to the bench. Clement’s final hit came in a dramatic moment where he nearly secured the World Series victory for the Blue Jays, but his drive to left-center was caught on the warning track with the bases loaded.
With this postseason, Clement has raised his batting average to an impressive .417, accumulating one home run and nine RBIs in his first playoff experience. His prior season saw him play a career-high 157 games, where he hit .277 with nine home runs and 50 RBIs, showcasing his potential as a critical player for the Blue Jays.
The World Series culminated in heartbreak for the Blue Jays, who were ultimately outmatched by the Dodgers, marking their second consecutive championship victory. However, Clement’s historic feat will not be forgotten, as he has etched his name into baseball history with this remarkable postseason performance.
As fans and analysts reflect on this record-breaking achievement, all eyes will be on Clement’s future endeavors. What will he do next season? Will he maintain this momentum? The baseball community eagerly anticipates the next chapter in his burgeoning career.
Stay tuned for updates and reactions from around the league regarding this historic moment and its implications for the future of the Blue Jays and Clement himself.
