Tyler Tolbert ties MLB mark with hits in 12 straight plate appearances
Kansas City Royals player Tyler Tolbert has tied a long-standing MLB record by recording hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances.
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Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals has matched an MLB record originally set in 1902. This achievement occurred during a game in which the Royals rallied to defeat the Mets, despite previously allowing a 'Little League home run.' Coverage from MLB.com, ESPN, and the Kansas City Star emphasizes the rarity of the feat, with the latter comparing the likelihood of the streak to being struck by lightning twice.
Yahoo Sports and Cleveland.com also reported on the record-tying performance. Future attention will center on whether Tolbert can surpass the 12-hit mark in subsequent plate appearances.
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Quick answers
Who did Tyler Tolbert tie the record with?
Coverage notes the record was originally set in 1902, but does not specify the individual's name.
Against which team did this record-tying event occur?
The achievement took place during a game against the Mets.
How many consecutive hits did Tolbert record?
He recorded hits in 12 straight plate appearances.
Coverage (5)
- Royals speedster ties MLB record with hit in 12 straight plate appearances MLB.com · 12h ago
- Tyler Tolbert’s hit streak was less likely than being struck by lightning twice Kansas City Star · 12h ago
- Royals rally to beat Mets after giving up 'Little League home run' as Tyler Tolbert matches record with 12th straight hit Yahoo Sports · 12h ago
- 12 consecutive hits: Royals’ Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record set in 1902 Cleveland.com · 12h ago
- Tyler Tolbert ties MLB mark with hits in 12 straight plate appearances ESPN · 12h ago
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