Thu Oct 02 20:50:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary and a rewritten version as a news article:

**Summary:**

Despite a 4-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers, Cleveland’s José Ramírez etched his name further into franchise history on Thursday by surpassing Earl Averill for the most extra-base hits in team history (726). This milestone is the latest in a series of accomplishments for Ramírez, who has been consistently breaking records and delivering clutch performances throughout the season. He has recently joined Averill as the only Cleveland players to reach 3,000 total bases and become the first to record three seasons with 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases. Ramírez also moved up the ranks in RBIs and stolen bases, cementing his status as a Hall-of-Fame caliber player and a key contributor to Cleveland’s strong September surge toward a potential playoff berth.

**News Article:**

**Ramírez Breaks Extra-Base Hit Record, Cementing Legacy in Cleveland**

**CLEVELAND** – José Ramírez added another impressive line to his already remarkable Cleveland career on Thursday, becoming the franchise’s all-time leader in extra-base hits. Despite the team’s 4-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers at Progressive Field, Ramírez’s eighth-inning RBI double, his 726th extra-base hit, secured the record previously held by Hall of Famer Earl Averill (725).

“I’m surprised he didn’t do it earlier,” said a prideful Austin Hedges when asked about Ramírez’s incredible feat. “That record is going to be untouchable by the time he’s done playing.”

The milestone caps a season of milestones for the 31-year-old third baseman. Just this week, Ramírez joined Averill as the only Cleveland players to tally 3,000 total bases in a career. Prior to that, he became the first Cleveland player to ever record three seasons with at least 30 home runs and 30 stolen bases. He also recently passed Jim Thome for second-most RBIs in franchise history (since 1920) and Omar Vizquel for second in stolen bases, chasing Kenny Lofton’s franchise record.

Ramírez has been red-hot in September, hitting .292 with a .933 OPS. His 17 RBIs this month lead the team as Cleveland has surged to an 18-6 record, positioning them on the brink of a playoff berth.

“We have a joke in the dugout,” said manager Stephen Vogt this week. “Whenever he comes up in a big spot, we say, ‘Come on, Hosey. One time do something. One time do something cool.’ He just seems to always answer the call when he gets in these big moments, because he’s a Hall of Fame-caliber player.”

Ramírez’s continued excellence solidifies his position as one of the greatest players in Cleveland baseball history. His performance will cement his legacy in the club’s rich history.

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