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Former Missouri State slugger Luke Voit is on a tear with the New York Yankees

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A former Missouri State catcher and St. Louis Cardinal has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball over the first few weeks of the regular season.

New York Yankees designated hitter Luke Voit is currently on a 34-game on-base streak and is coming off a two home run night in Tuesday's 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

He is currently tied for seventh in the American League with seven home runs while batting .235. He ranks 34th in the AL in on-base percentage. His 20 home runs in the last 55 games dating back to Aug.