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Paul DeJong sets rookie mark for extra-base hits in 3-game series

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Paul DeJong on Sunday became the first rookie in Major League Baseball's modern era (since 1900) to record more than six extra-base hits in a three-game series, according to ESPN Stats & Information.

He also is the first St. Louis Cardinals player to have more than six extra-base hits in a three-game series.

The rookie infielder finished a weekend series against the New York Mets 9-for-11 with seven extra-base hits (three home runs and four doubles).

In Sunday's 6-0 victory, he was 2-for-4 with a home run.