D-backs' Nolan Arenado reaches 2,000 career hits with fifth-inning double
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 3:26 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
Nolan Arenado of the Arizona Diamondbacks achieved 2,000 career hits with a double against the Athletics on July 20. The milestone occurred in the fifth inning, where he received a lengthy standing ovation from fans at Chase Field. Arenado, an eight-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner, is in his first season with the Diamondbacks after an injury-plagued 2025. He previously played for the Colorado Rockies and St. Louis Cardinals, boasting a career.280 batting average, 366 home runs, and 1,228 RBIs.
- •Arenado's milestone double came off left-hander Jeffrey Springs.
- •He is one of six active players with 2,000 hits.
- •Arenado has a.244 batting average and 13 home runs this season.
- •He played his first eight MLB seasons with the Rockies.
- •Arenado received a standing ovation from the Chase Field crowd.
- 6:37 AMYahoo Sports — Arenado Hits 2,000, Joins Elite Baseball Club
- 4:47 AMESPN MLB — Arenado sixth active player to reach 2,000 hits
- 3:26 AMYahoo Sports — D-backs' Nolan Arenado reaches 2,000 career hits with double vs. Athletics
"Eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado reached 2,000 career hits when the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman smacked a double to left field against the Athletics on Monday night. The 35-year-old connected on a fastball from left-hander Jeffrey Springs in the fifth inning and received a lengthy standing ovation from the crowd at Chase Field.
"Eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado reached 2,000 career hits when the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman smacked a double to left field against the Athletics on Monday night.
"Nolan Arenado reaches 2,000 career hits with a double against Oakland, becoming just the sixth active player to achieve this rare feat.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 6:37 AMArenado Hits 2,000, Joins Elite Baseball Club
Nolan Arenado reaches 2,000 career hits with a double against Oakland, becoming just the sixth active player to achieve this rare feat.
- ESPN MLBJul 21, 2026, 4:47 AMArenado sixth active player to reach 2,000 hits
Eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado reached 2,000 career hits when the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman smacked a double to left field against the Athletics on Monday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 3:26 AMD-backs' Nolan Arenado reaches 2,000 career hits with double vs. Athletics
Eight-time All-Star Nolan Arenado reached 2,000 career hits when the Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman smacked a double to left field against the Athletics on Monday night. The 35-year-old connected on a fastball from left-hander Jeffrey Springs in the fifth inning and received a lengthy standing ovation from the crowd at Chase Field.
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