Jose Miranda, the Minnesota Twins infielder, has achieved something remarkable in Major League Baseball history by tying a record for getting a hit in 12 consecutive at-bats. This incredible feat makes him only the fourth player to accomplish such a streak, with the last occurrence dating back to 1952. Miranda’s impressive run began with a single in his final at-bat against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday and continued with a flawless 5-for-5 performance on Thursday, followed by a 4-for-4 outing on Friday, bringing his total to a perfect 10 for 10.
The streak extended into Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros, where Miranda started off by getting hit by a pitch in his first plate appearance. He then proceeded to drive in a run with a single in the second inning, and later matched the record with another single in the fourth inning. Although he came close to breaking the record in the sixth inning, a line drive just went foul, and he eventually flied out to left field after battling to a 2-2 count. Despite the streak coming to an end, Miranda received a warm ovation from the Twins fans for his exceptional performance.
Miranda’s hit by pitch earlier in the game helped him set a franchise record by reaching base in 13 consecutive plate appearances. By joining the company of Johnny Kling, Pinky Higgins, and Walt Dropo, Miranda solidified his name in MLB history with the fourth-inning single that marked his 12th consecutive hit. This remarkable streak also significantly boosted Miranda’s average from .294 to .329 in just a matter of days, showcasing his exceptional hitting abilities.
While Miranda is currently riding a 10-game hitting streak, his overall performance throughout the season has been outstanding. Prior to this record-breaking achievement, Miranda had been hitting .345 in his previous 58 games and an impressive .500 in his last 15 games. His contributions have been instrumental in keeping the Twins competitive in the postseason race, as they currently sit two games behind the second wild-card spot and six games behind the AL Central lead. Miranda’s exceptional performance on the field has not only made him a standout player for the Twins but has also garnered attention and admiration from fans and baseball enthusiasts alike.
