1941 Joe DiMaggio Sets Batting Record

In 1941, Joe DiMaggio faced a challenge to his 40-game hitting streak during a doubleheader against the Washington Senators. Despite initial setbacks, he managed to tie George Sizzler's record of 41 consecutive games with a hit. In the second game, DiMaggio hit a single, setting a new record of 41 consecutive games with a hit, marking a significant achievement in baseball history.

Who held the previous modern-day record for consecutive games with a hit before DiMaggio?

What was the final outcome of Joe DiMaggio's hitting streak after the doubleheader?