Markakis quietly has real shot at 3,000 hits
(MLB.com Atlanta Braves)

There is a very real chance that Nick Markakis will finish his career with 3,000 hits. Wow is Markakis hot at the plate these days. He had three more hits on Thursday, giving him a National League-leading 40 for the season. He`s hitting .336, he`s slugging better than .500 and he`s up to 2,092 hits for his career. Markakis is 34 years old; he won`t turn 35 until November.