Royals’ Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances
Summary
Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals tied a Major League Baseball record by getting hits in 12 straight times at bat. He matched a record first set in 1902 and again in 1952 while playing against the New York Mets.Key Facts
- Tolbert got hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances.
- The record was first set by Johnny Kling in 1902 and tied by Walt Dropo in 1952.
- He got his record-tying hit with an infield single against the Mets.
- Tolbert hit a two-run home run and four singles during the game.
- He had a batting average of .404 after the game.
- Tolbert has played two years in MLB with 105 career plate appearances.
- Before the streak, he was 7 for 35 on the season.
- The record was noted on the stadium scoreboard during the game.
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