Tyler Tolbert ties MLB mark with hits in 12 straight plate appearances
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Key Points:
- Tolbert, batting ninth, hit a two-run homer and collected five hits in a game, matching a record set by Johnny Kling in 1902 and equaled by others, including José Miranda in 2024; his bat will be sent to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
- Tolbert was retired on a fly ball in the ninth inning, finishing 5-for-6, and received a standing ovation from the crowd of 32,734, with teammates celebrating him in the locker room afterward.
- The Royals manager praised Tolbert's energy, effort, and attitude, highlighting his role as a team motivator and noting his impressive minor league stolen base record before debuting in 2025.
- Tolbert is the first player since Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente in 1970 to have consecutive five-hit games, marking a significant milestone in his career.
- Despite the achievement, Tolbert remains focused on continuing his hard work and maintaining his performance moving forward.
