Rivera Reaches 2000
It was a day of mixed emotions for <Maryland:team#76> third baseman <Jorge Rivera:player#1494>, who collected his 2000th hit in the club's 5-4 loss to Ontario. Bridegrooms and Blue Pirates fans alike cheered Rivera as he reached base after his milestone hit.

"I wish the score had been different," Rivera said after the game, "but it was a great moment. The standing ovation was really special... even the fans wearing Blue Pirates caps were cheering me."

Rivera was 3-for-3 on the day.

His lifetime stats show that <Rivera:player#1494> has hit .264 and connected for 100 home runs.

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