David Hamilton, pictured above from his time playing for the Rattlers, helped one of the most storied franchised in Major League history, the Boston Red Sox, set a new team record this weekend.
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Hamilton helps set Red Sox record
Boston Red Sox shortstop and San Marcos High School alumni David Hamilton helped break a Red Sox team record in their game against the New York Yankees on Sunday.
The Red Sox stole nine bases to set a franchise record with Hamilton stealing four of those bases.
Hamilton is just the third player in Red Sox history to steal four bases. Against the Yankees, Hamilton went 2-3 from the plate along with one walk in the Red Sox 9-3 win over New York.
Hamliton has played 47 games for Boston this year and currently has a batting average of .288. Hamilton has 40 hits this season with eight doubles and four home runs. He has also batted in 12 RBIs and forced 16 walks.
