It's been a heck of a first full season in the major leagues for former Arizona Wildcats standout Kevin Newman. And his latest feat has put him into the conversation for National League Rookie of the Year.
Newman, a 2015 first round pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates, singled to lead off Saturday's game in Milwaukee to extend his hitting streak to 19 games.
The infielder went 2 for 4 in the Pirates’ 3-1 loss to the Brewers to give him 30 hits during the streak that began June 10.