Royals' Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight at-bats
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Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals tied a major league record by getting hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances during a game against the New York Mets on July 7, 2026. He achieved this milestone with an infield single for his fifth hit of the game. Tolbert matched the record previously set by Johnny Kling in 1902 and Walt Dropo in 1952. His performance included a two-run homer and several infield hits, bringing his batting average to.404. This remarkable streak follows a series of strong performances, including a 5-for-5 game earlier this week.
- •Tolbert reaches 12 consecutive hits on July 7, 2026.
- •He achieved five hits in the game against the Mets.
- •Tolbert previously went 5 for 5 against Philadelphia.
- •His batting average improved to.404 with the streak.
- •The record was previously held by Johnny Kling and Walt Dropo.
- 4:31 AMESPN — Royals' Tolbert (12 ABs, 12 hits) ties MLB record
- 3:03 AMYahoo Sports — Tolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances as Royals rally past Mets 16-12
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Royals’ Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record for consecutive hits
- 2:43 AMCBS MLB — Royals outfielder Tyler Tolbert makes MLB history with hit in 12 consecutive plate appearances
- 2:18 AMYahoo Sports — Royals' Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances
"Tyler Tolbert tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Kansas City Royals to a wild, 16-12 comeback win over the New York Mets. Batting ninth, the right fielder hit a two-run homer in the second inning and singled in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh. Tolbert’s last three hits were infield hits.
"Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single against the New York Mets for his fifth hit Tuesday night. Tolbert matched the record set by Chicago’s Johnny Kling in 1902 and equaled by Walt Dropo of the Detroit Tigers in 1952. Tolbert’s last three hits were infield hits.
"Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single in a 16-12 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
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External links- ESPNJul 8, 2026, 4:31 AMRoyals' Tolbert (12 ABs, 12 hits) ties MLB record
Tyler Tolbert of the Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single in a 16-12 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 3:03 AMTolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances as Royals rally past Mets 16-12
Tyler Tolbert tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Kansas City Royals to a wild, 16-12 comeback win over the New York Mets. Batting ninth, the right fielder hit a two-run homer in the second inning and singled in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh. Tolbert’s last three hits were infield hits.
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 2:45 AMRoyals’ Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record for consecutive hits
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- CBS MLBJul 8, 2026, 2:43 AMRoyals outfielder Tyler Tolbert makes MLB history with hit in 12 consecutive plate appearances
Tolbert was a career .247 hitter without a homer in 85 at-bats at the big-league level before he started this streak
- Yahoo SportsJul 8, 2026, 2:18 AMRoyals' Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances
Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals tied a major league record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, reaching the mark with an infield single against the New York Mets for his fifth hit Tuesday night. Tolbert matched the record set by Chicago’s Johnny Kling in 1902 and equaled by Walt Dropo of the Detroit Tigers in 1952. Tolbert’s last three hits were infield hits.
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