The Opener: Tolbert, Ohtani, Bichette
Kansas City Royals player Tyler Tolbert has tied an MLB record for hits in consecutive plate appearances.
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Tyler Tolbert of the Kansas City Royals has tied an MLB record by recording hits in 12 straight plate appearances. This achievement occurred during a game against the Mets, capping a two-week stretch for the breakout star.
Coverage from the Kansas City Star and Yahoo Sports emphasizes the historical nature of the feat, with the former describing it as a record that will never be matched. The New York Times is reporting on players pursuing both wanted and unwanted history.
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Quick answers
What record did Tyler Tolbert tie?
Tolbert tied the MLB record for hits in 12 straight plate appearances.
Which team does Tyler Tolbert play for?
He plays for the Kansas City Royals.
Against which opponent did the record-tying performance occur?
The record was tied during a game against the Mets.
Coverage (6)
- Ryan O’Hearn Makes MLB History in Pittsburgh Pirates Win Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Players chasing wanted (and unwanted) history. Plus: MLB Draft primer The New York Times · 5h ago
- Royals’ Tyler Tolbert ties MLB record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Tyler Tolbert’s 2-week stretch for Royals made MLB history that will never be matched Kansas City Star · 5h ago
- Royals Breakout Star Ties MLB Hits Record In Wild Slugfest Vs. Mets Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- The Opener: Tolbert, Ohtani, Bichette MLB Trade Rumors · 5h ago broke it first
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