Goldman Extends Hit Streak to 20 Games
<Atlanta:team#107>'s 22-year-old shortstop <Kevin Goldman:player#10138> is on a fine run at the plate. His consecutive-game hitting streak has reached 20 games, doing so today by going 2-for-5 against the <Idaho Falls Rapids:team#99>.

The streak has brought a degree of attention that Goldman has often tried to deflect, talking about teammates' accomplishments rather than his own. After the Peaches wrapped up their 9-8 triumph over <Idaho Falls:team#99> at Rapids Field today, he downplayed his part in the victory.

"I got 2 hits," he said. "My contributions were no more important than those from everyone else who played today."
<Kevin Goldman:player#10138> singled in the 1st, singled in the 2nd, flied out in the 4th, grounded out in the 6th and flied out in the 9th.

This year <Goldman:player#10138> is hitting .353 with 6 home runs.