Brewers’ Nyjer Morgan ends MLB-record RBI drought with solo home run

By hitting a one-out solo home run in the bottom of the first inning, Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Nyjer Morgan drove in his first run in 138 plate appearances, to end his MLB-record drought. Morgan had not driven in a run since Game 5 of the NLDS last October.

After falling behind 0-2 to Pittsburgh Pirates righthander Kevin Correia, Morgan drove a 2-2 slider to right field to break the ice in both the HR and RBI categories this season.

Here's a stat: Nyjer Morgan went a record 138 plate appearances without an RBI. Former record was 131, held by Herb Adams of 1950 White Sox.—
Michael Sanserino (@msanserino) June 02, 2012

Morgan also set another dubious record during his skid.

Nyjer Morgan is in the books: 120 at bats to start a season without an RBI are a new major league record for a non-pitcher. #nats—
Nats Inquisition (@natsnq) June 01, 2012

Morgan has played in 46 of the Brewers 52 games this season, and was hitting a lowly .226 entering Friday’s action.