Kansas City Royals right fielder Tyler Tolbert tied a major league record by recording hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances. He reached the mark with an infield single during a 16-12 victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday night at Citi Field.

Tolbert finished the game 5-for-6 with four runs scored and two RBIs. His night included a two-run home run in the second inning and singles in the fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh innings. A flyout in the ninth inning ended the streak.

This performance matches marks set by Johnny Kling, Pinky Higgins, Walt Dropo, and José Miranda. Tolbert arrived at this record after a 5-for-5 night on Monday against Philadelphia, which included his first home run of the season.

Matching a record from 1902 proves Tolbert is currently the hottest hitter in the league. This surge provides the Royals with an unexpected offensive spark from the bottom of the order, shifting the team's lineup dynamics for the remainder of the series.