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Joe Mauer Receives Outpouring of Twitter Support After 2,000th Career Hit

Playing in his 15th season for his hometown Minnesota Twins, Joe Mauer made history Thursday night by recording career hit No. 2,000.

In the seventh inning, Mauer joined the 2K club with a single off Chicago White Sox southpaw Aaron Bummer, with footage courtesy of Fox Sports North:

Of course, the two-run single was significant in terms of the game as it extended Minnesota's lead to 4-0.

Twins staffer Dustin Morse tweeted just how exclusive the 2K club is:

Dustin Morse

Joe Mauer becomes the 286th major league player to reach 2000 hits.