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Stat Of The Night: The Aramis Ramirez Double Check

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When Aramis Ramirez doubled to lead off the sixth inning tonight it wasn't just the Brewers' first hit since the second inning, it was also a little piece of what could be a historic first season for the Brewer third baseman.

Ramirez's double was his 45th of the season, which ties him for the sixth highest single season total in Brewer franchise history:

Rank Player Season Doubles
1 Lyle Overbay 2004 53
2 Robin Yount 1980 49
3t Jeff Cirillo 1997 46
3t Jeff Cirillo 1996 46
3t Robin Yount 1982 46
6t Ryan Braun 2010 45
6t Corey Hart 2008 45
6t Aramis Ramirez 2012 45

With 45 doubles in 144 team games Ramirez is now on pace for 51 on the season, the second highest total in franchise history. He would be the oldest major leaguer to hit 50 doubles since Luis Gonzalez in 2006, and only the third oldest since George Burns in 1927.

Ramirez's 45 doubles are easily good enough for the NL lead. Arizona first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is currently second with 39.