Ildemaro Vargas' 27-Game Hitting Streak Ends

Ildemaro Vargas saw his impressive 27-game hitting streak come to an end during the Arizona Diamondbacks' game against the Chicago Cubs on May 2nd. The streak, which stood as the longest in Major League Baseball since 2022 and the second-longest to open a season, concluded as he started at first base. Despite the end of the streak, which was the longest by a Diamondback in over 27 years, Vargas remains a key contributor for the team.