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On Saturday, Jose Miranda of the Minnesota Twins made history by singling in the fourth inning, marking his 12th straight hit in an at-bat and this remarkable achievement tied the MLB record of 12 straight hits.
Fans’ Jubilant Response
The atmosphere at Target Field was electric as the scoreboard and public address announcer shared the news of Miranda’s record-tying hit. Moreover, the fans, fully aware of the significance of the moment, rose to their feet in a standing ovation. Miranda, a 25-year-old infielder from Puerto Rico, graciously tipped his cap and waved to the crowd in appreciation.
The End of the Streak
Miranda’s impressive streak came to an end in the sixth inning when Houston Astros pitcher Hunter Brown retired him on a flyout to left field. Despite the out, Twins fans once again rose to their feet, giving Miranda another standing ovation to honor his extraordinary accomplishment.
Game Highlights
Miranda began the game against the Astros with 10 consecutive hits. However, in his first plate appearance, he was hit on the arm by a pitch from Brown. After a brief examination by the Twins’ training staff, Miranda chose to remain in the game.
In the second inning, Miranda continued his hot streak by driving Brown’s first pitch into center field for an RBI single. Then, in the fourth inning, he lashed another single to right-center, tying the major league record for consecutive hits. This record, previously accomplished by Johnny Kling in 1902, Pinky Higgins in 1938, and Walt Dropo in 1952, now includes Miranda’s name.
Acknowledging a Remarkable Feat
Jose Miranda of Twins has tied the MLB Record of 12 consecutive Hits. His ability to maintain focus and deliver hit after hit is a result of his skill and dedication. As Twins fans continue to celebrate this historic moment, Miranda’s performance serves as an inspiration to baseball fans everywhere.
