Athletics designated hitter Shea Langeliers did the impossible Wednesday. He got a base hit off Red Sox closer Aroldis Chapman.
To lead off the ninth inning, Langeliers hit a double for what was Chapman's first hit surrendered since July 23. He had gone 50 batters and 17 appearances without giving up a hit, which is the third-longest streak in MLB history since 1901, according to ESPN. The only pitchers who have gone more appearances without allowing a hit are Randy Choate of the Marlins with 20 hitless appearances in 2011 and the Mets' Tim Byrdak, who didn't give up a hit in 18 appearances in 2012.
