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The secret to Raimel Tapia’s 17-game Rockies hitting streak? A pizza superstition: “I like bacon, extra cheese and pepperoni.”

Rockies outfielder Raimel Tapia has kept a strict routine during his 17-game hitting streak.

“The same meals every day,” Tapia said via interpreter Aaron Munoz, the team’s bullpen catcher. “Even when I go home, I eat the same pizza. Even on the road trip. I try to stay the same throughout this whole thing. … Mostly rice, chicken and beans. When I eat my pizza, I like bacon, extra cheese and pepperoni.”

Tapia’s “cheat” meals from Dominos are postgame celebrations during his breakout season. The 27-year-old outfielder’s hits streak, dating back to June 2, is the longest in the big leagues at present.