He became the 28th player in history to reach 3,000 hits.
What team were the Yankees playing?
It was the second game of the 4-game series.
At what stadium?
Jeter wanted to hit it at home, and he did.
At exactly what time (Eastern) did he get his 3,000th hit?
Jeter is number 2. Coincidence?
During which of Jeter's at-bats of the game did he hit it?
Another coincidence?
In what inning did he hit it?
On a full count with 1 out.
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What type of base hit was it?
It was only his 3rd homer of the season.
Who was the only other player to reach 3,000 on the same type of hit?
Boggs did it on August 7, 1999.
What pitcher surrendered the hit to Jeter?
It was his second allowed hit and first earned run of the game.
Who did the pitcher give up his first MLB home run to?
The coincidence thing is starting to get weird.
Who caught Jeter's hit?
Lopez decided to give the ball to Jeter, and the Yankees organization gave him a LOT of stuff in return.
Who was the first teammate to congratulate Jeter after the hit?
Jorge is one of Jeter's best friends on the team.
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How many total hits did Jeter have in the game?
He went 5 for 5 in the game.
Who was the only other player to have the same number of hits in the game that he reached 3,000?
Biggio did it on June 28, 2007.
What achievement was Jeter one triple away from?
A triple is the hardest hit to get, so it was very unlikely.
How many career hits did he have after the game?
He passed Roberto Clemente (with 3,000 hits) to become 27th all-time.
How many other Yankees have reached 3,000 hits?
Jeter was the first.
How many players have gotten 3,000 hits all with one team?
Cap Anson, Stan Musial, Roberto Clemente, Al Kaline, Carl Yastrzemski, George Brett, Robin Yount, Tony Gwynn, Cal Ripken Jr., Craig Biggio, and Jeter all did it.
They're not the Devil Rays anymore.
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