Apr
24
2009

Carlos Beltran Drives In 1,000th RBI

An article by Joe D Comments

Carlos Beltran recorded the 1,000th RBI of his career in the third inning on Friday, becoming the 259th player in Major League history to achieve the feat.

Originally, Beltran’s shot to center field in the third was ruled a single and an error after Nationals center fielder Elijah Dukes misplayed the ball, allowing Luis Castillo to score. But the game’s official scorer changed the ruling an inning later, crediting Beltran with a triple and his 1,000th RBI.

Beltran achieved the feat on his 32nd birthday.

Beltran continues to wield a hot bat and currently leads the National League in batting with a .408 average. His hot start also prompted Jerry Manuel to move him up from fifth to third in the batting order and he responded with at three run homer in his first game there.

Congratulations on the RBI and Happy Birthday!

About the Author: Joe DeCaro

I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.

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