"When a reporter asks Michael Brantley about his 19-game hitting streak, he looks up and says, "Streak?" Got it. The Indians' center fielder doesn't want to talk about streaks. Might be a jinx. Then again, maybe not, but why take chances? Brantley is not exactly in DiMaggio territory, but he owns the longest active hitting streak in the big leagues. It's a long way from 19 to 56, the length of Joe DiMaggio's record streak that many people think will never be exceeded. Nevertheless, from year to year, there aren't a lot of 19-game streaks, which Brantley extended with a single in the seventh inning Tuesday night. Doesn't that put a little pressure on Brantley? "Not unless someone comes around to his locker and mentions it every day," manager Manny Acta said. "I think Brantley is very confident right now and things are going well. Besides, it's kind of early. The number is 56."" Read more: http://www.ohio.com/sports/indians/...ants-to-get-hits-not-talk-about-them-1.313708
