After Modesto Nuts closer Craig Baker blew one final fastball past James McOwen ['07], the High Desert Mavericks outfielder didn't stomp back to the dugout in disgust.Congratulations on a great run.
Sure, it was his last chance to extend his California League-record hitting streak to 46 games, but he didn't spike his helmet. And he didn't break down in tears.
McOwen turned toward the dugout and thought, "Wow, he really gassed me up right there." Then he took a minute to tell fellow outfielder Carlos Peguero to be ready for Baker's fastball because, while he felt disappointed, he knew he needed to do what he could to help his team win a game.
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7/11/2009
Streak ends
Jamie McOwen's run at history ended last night.
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