Utley Goes 0 for 5 and His Streak Ends
Chase Utley knew his hitting streak would end sooner or later. He just would have preferred later.
Utley went 0 for 5 Friday night in Philadelphia’s 5-3 victory over the New York Mets, ending a 35-game hitting streak that equaled the 10th longest in major league history.
Utley’s hitless night overshadowed home runs by David Dellucci and Ryan Howard that carried the Phillies to their ninth win in 11 games.
Utley struck out twice and was robbed on his best chance for a hit when second baseman Jose Valentin ranged to his right in the seventh inning, backhanded Utley’s grounder and threw him out.
For a moment, the All-Star second baseman thought he had his hit.
“I wasn’t sure,” Utley said. “He’s a pretty slick fielder.”
Dellucci led off the seventh with his ninth homer, giving the Phillies a 4-3 lead. Howard hit his league-leading 37th homer in the ninth.
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