Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record with 12 consecutive hits in Royals win

Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals achieved his 12th consecutive hit during a game against the New York Mets on July 7, 2026. This performance ties him for the most consecutive hits in MLB history, previously set by players including Johnny Kling and Jose Miranda. The Royals won the high-scoring contest 16-12 after scoring seven runs in the final inning. Tolbert's record-tying hit was a seventh-inning infield single. The Royals overcame multiple errors and a poor pitching outing to secure the victory with a strong rally.

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