Grandma's Scorebook

Pete Rose’s 40 Game Hit Streak

  • 1978
  • Milestones & Records

Pete Rose’s 40 game hit streak ties Ty Cobb

Phillies 12, Reds 2 in Cincinnati

July 28, 1978: Pete Rose hit a double to CF in B3 off Randy Lerch to extend his consecutive game hit streak to 40 games, tying Ty Cobb.