ANAHEIM, CA - SEPTEMBER 01: Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) leads off first base in the ninth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox played on September 1, 2019 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. (Photo by John Cordes/Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)

Mike Trout’s record setting swing

Mike Trout makes history as the Angels close out the series against the Rays. Before the final game on Aug. 24, he already found himself with a record after his 1,500th career hit, which allotted him into the Angels 1,500-hit club alongside four other members.

Notably, Trout breaks a scoreless tie with a solo home run in the eighth-inning of the final game against the Rays, giving him 1,024 career runs. This challenged Garret Anderson for the record holder position.

Anderson reached this figure in 2007. It took him 15 seasons 2,013 games to do so. Impressively, Trout deadlocked this record in only 12 seasons and 1,373 games.

Mike Trout is said to be under contract until 2030, giving him plenty of opportunities to gain an obscure lead regarding the career run and hit records, among other club titles, before his career comes to a close.

Though standout Mike Trout made his mark in the series, it wasn’t enough to defeat Tampa Bay. The record setting home run came in a losing effort as the Angels eventually fell 4-3 to the rays in extra innings, and 5-2 in the series.

As of late, Trout continues to shocks the baseball world with his hot bat. He has hit a homerun in the past seven games straight and remains hungry as the Angels come off a loss against the Guardians.

(1) MLB on Twitter: “7 STRAIGHT!!! Mike Trout is unbelievable! https://t.co/8OcAaodChm” / Twitter

Guardians win

With all eyes on Trout, the Angels will seek revenge tonight in Cleveland with a start time of 6:10.

About Lauren Halpern

Currently an undergraduate student at UF in the College of Journalism and Communications towards a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. Studying sports media with involvement in ESPN Gainesville, The University Athletic Association, and the Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Delta Pi. Seeking a sports media/broadcasting position where her passion for athletics, bubbly personality and drive to communicate will support and improve the portrayal of news to the public.

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