Barker Sets Single Game Hits Record

SkyChiefs first baseman Kevin Barker set a modern franchise single game record (1961-present) with six hits against Ottawa on Thursday.

Barker went 6-for-6 with two home runs, two doubles and two singles in the game, which was the completion of Wednesday's suspended game. He broke the single game record of five hits in a game shared by 39 players. Simon Pond was the last player to accomplish the feat, having done so on June 25, 2003 against Charlotte.

Barker also scored five runs in the SkyChiefs' 13-10 victory, tying him with four others (Danny Walton - 6/11/72, Joe Cannon - 6/14/79, Pat Rockett - 6/28/80, and Sil Campusano - 8/25/87) for the modern franchise record. Barker's seven RBI also tied seven other players for the second most in a single game, trailing only Otto Velez, who had eight RBI in a game on May 17, 1973 against Rochester.