Jose Miranda, a player for the Minnesota Twins, made history on Saturday by hitting his 12th consecutive at-bat, tying the MLB record for the longest hit streak. Miranda had a remarkable performance, starting the game with 10 consecutive hits. In the fourth inning of the game against the Astros, Miranda hit a single, matching the record set by Johnny Kling in 1902, Pinky Higgins in 1938, and Walt Dropo in 1952.
Earlier in the game, Miranda was hit on the arm by a pitch from Hunter Brown in his first plate appearance. Despite the minor injury, Miranda received medical attention from the Twins’ training staff but continued playing. In the second inning, Miranda capitalized on Brown’s pitch, driving the ball into center field for an RBI single before securing another single in the fourth inning to equal the historic 12-hit streak.
This exceptional performance by Miranda has garnered attention and recognition from the baseball community, solidifying his place in MLB history alongside other players who have achieved this impressive feat in the past. The Minnesota Twins and their fans are celebrating Miranda’s accomplishment, highlighting his skill and talent as a player to watch in the league.
Jose Miranda of the Twins Matches MLB Record with Hit in 12th Straight At-Bat
