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Tyler Tolbert ties MLB hit-streak record, Royals win 16-12

7/8/2026

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Tyler Tolbert tied MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances as the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets 16-12.
He went 5-for-6, including a two-run homer and four singles, before a fly out ended the streak in the ninth inning.
Tolbert joined Roberto Clemente as the only player since 1970 with consecutive five-hit games, earned a crowd ovation and will have his bat sent to Cooperstown.

History

Historical Context

Roberto Clemente’s ten hits over two games in 1970 gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a surge that helped them post 89 wins, a feat matched only by a handful of players. In July 2026, Kansas City’s Tyler Tolbert recorded hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances for the Royals, echoing Clemente’s rare back-to-back five-hit performances.

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Story summary

Tyler Tolbert tied MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances as the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets 16-12.
He went 5-for-6, including a two-run homer and four singles, before a fly out ended the streak in the ninth inning.
Tolbert joined Roberto Clemente as the only player since 1970 with consecutive five-hit games, earned a crowd ovation and will have his bat sent to Cooperstown.

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