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Rays rookie sensation Wander Franco ties Mickey Mantle's on-base streak

By Chelena Goldman | Last updated 9/7/21

Suffice to say, Wander Franco is having a very impressive rookie campaign with the Tampa Bay Rays.

The 20-year-old infielder really made his mark on Monday against the Boston Red Sox when he reached base for the 36th consecutive game, tying icon Mickey Mantle for the second-longest on-base streak by a player 20 years old or younger.

Franco achieved the milestone in his first at-bat of the game, hitting a triple off of Boston's Chris Sale. He ended the day 4-for-6 with three hits as the Rays rallied from behind to defeat the Red Sox 11-10 in extras.

Wander Franco extends his on-base streak to 36 games with a triple, tying Mickey Mantle for the most consecutive games reaching base safely for a player age 20 or younger. pic.twitter.com/bAcNzvgexY
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) September 6, 2021

If Franco's streak continues, he could match the all-time record set by Frank Thomas at 43 games.

Most consecutive games reaching base safely, players age 20 & under:

1956 Frank Robinson: 43
2021 Wander Franco: 36*
1951-52 Mickey Mantle: 36

* active streak extended today
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) September 6, 2021

Perhaps the milestone comes as no surprise considering the Dominican has been red-hot since being called up to the majors back in June. He has been heating up down the stretch as well, slashing .400/.438/.667 over his last seven games with one home run, six RBI and seven runs scored on 12 hits.

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