Baseball's longest 21st century hitting streaks

29 games – Denard Span

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Washington Nationals batter Denard Span singles against the Atlanta Braves during the second inning of their game in Washington Sept.17, 2013.

2013 with the Washington Nationals

Lifetime batting average: .283

Streak occurred in: 6th year of still-active major league career.

Streak snapped:  Span struck out swinging on Sept. 18, 2013 in his last at-bat against the Miami Marlins.

Background: Span, an outfielder, was born in Washington, D.C., which makes his hitting streak a particular source of local pride for fans of the Nationals.

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