Adrian Gonzalez Goes Deep to Reach 1,000 Career RBI

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez recorded the 1,000th and 1,001st RBI of his career upon hitting a two-run home run off Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 8-0 win over the Braves, per MLB Milestones.

Following a fourth inning that saw his team plate six runs, Gonzalez drove a low fastball over the left-center field fence at Dodger Stadium to provide the final two runs of the game.

It was far more help than pitcher Clayton Kershaw needed, with the ace lefty striking out 10 batters and allowing just four hits over seven shutout innings, helping the Dodgers improve to an NL West-leading 28-17.

While Kershaw hasn't been quite as dominant as usual this season, Gonzalez is enjoying one of the finest campaigns of his own career, ranking second in the National League in batting average (.344), fifth in on-base percentage (.421) and second in slugging percentage (.638).

Gonzalez is also tied for eighth in the league in home runs (10), tied for fifth in RBI (35) and tied for fourth in runs (32).

If not for the incredible season being put together by Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper, the 33-year-old Gonzalez would be squarely in the MVP discussion.

As is, Harper appears well on his way to winning the honor, but Gonzalez is still one of just 279 players with 1,000 or more career RBI.

Given his age and current production, Gonzalez could easily make a run at 1,500 career RBI, a milestone that's been reached by only 53 players.