Garrett Wittels

FIU's Garrett Wittels Sees Hitting Streak Snapped After 56 Games

MIAMI (AP) -- Garrett Wittels said he would tip his cap to the person who ended his hitting streak.

Much to Florida International's dismay, Friday was the night he made good on that promise.

Wittels' pursuit of NCAA history is over. He went 0 for 4 against Southeastern Louisiana, leaving him two games shy of matching Robin Ventura's 58-game Division I record set in 1987 and four short of the NCAA all-divisions mark of 60 games by Damian Costantino of Division III Salve Regina from 2001-03. ( Read Garrett Wittels more... )

FIU: Wittels cleared to play when season opens

Florida International says shortstop Garrett Wittels will be allowed to continue chasing the NCAA all-time hitting streak record this weekend, despite unresolved legal issues stemming from a rape charge in the Bahamas late last year.

FIU made the announcement Wednesday afternoon shortly before Wittels held a news conference in Miami, where the Panthers will play Southeastern Louisiana on Friday night. ( Read Garrett Wittels more... )

Wittels' streak ends, 2 games shy of tying Ventura

MIAMI (AP) — Garrett Wittels said he would tip his cap to whomever ended his hitting streak.

Much to Florida International's dismay, Friday was the night he made good on that vow.

Wittels' pursuit of NCAA history is over. He went 0 for 4 against Southeastern Louisiana, leaving him two games shy of matching Robin Ventura's 58-game Division I record set in 1987 and four short of the NCAA all-divisions mark of 60 games by Damian Costantino of Division III Salve Regina from 2001-03.

"Eventually, honestly, I'll break history somehow," Wittels said. "I know I'm second place in this, but I plan on playing baseball for a lot more years. And I'll break history another time."

Southeastern Louisiana won the game, 10-2. It was the season opener for both teams. ( Read Garrett Wittels more... )

Garrett Wittels Cleared To Play: FIU Baseball Star Allowed To Play Despite Rape Charge

Florida International says shortstop Garrett Wittels will be allowed to continue chasing the NCAA all-time hitting streak record this weekend, despite unresolved legal issues stemming from a rape charge in the Bahamas late last year.

FIU made the announcement Wednesday afternoon shortly before Wittels held a news conference in Miami, where the Panthers will play Southeastern Louisiana on Friday night. ( Read Garrett Wittels more... )

Hitting streak ends for FIU’s Garrett Wittels in loss

FIU shortstop Garrett Wittels’ hitting streak ends at 56, two short of tying the NCAA record.

On a night popping with pressure and pomp, the magic finally ran out for Garrett Wittels.

FIU’s star shortstop, whose 56-game hitting streak and pending rape charge in the Bahamas turned the Golden Panthers’ season opener into a must-see night of baseball, went hitless in his team’s 10-2 season-opening loss to Southeastern Louisiana. ( Read Garrett Wittels more... )

Florida International shortstop Garrett Wittels' hitting streak ends at 56 games | College baseball

Garrett Wittels' hitting streak is over at 56 games. The Florida International shortstop went 0 for 4 in a 10-2 loss to Southeastern Louisiana on Friday, leaving him two games shy of matching Robin Ventura's NCAA Division I record of 58 games set in 1987 with Oklahoma State.

Wittels was trying to surpass Ventura's record 58-game hitting streak: Garrett Wittels' hitting streak is over at 56 games. The Florida International shortstop went 0 for 4 in a 10-2 loss to Southeastern Louisiana on Friday in Miami, leaving him two games shy of matching Robin Ventura's NCAA Division I record of 58 games set in 1987 with Oklahoma State.

Wittels was charged with sexual assault in December in the Bahamas and there are unresolved legal issues. ( Read Garrett Wittels more... )

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