Detroit Tigers' Taiwanese Li Hao-Yu hits record-tying homer vs Cubs

On July 23, 2026, Detroit Tigers rookie Li Hao‑Yu, a Taiwanese slugger, hit a three‑run home run in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs, turning a 1‑1 tie into a 4‑1 lead and helping Detroit secure a 5‑1 victory.

The homer traveled 389 feet at 105.9 mph, giving Li his 43rd career MLB hit, tying Lin Tzu‑Wei’s career total, and extending his hitting streak to seven consecutive games, matching a Taiwanese record.

Since returning to the majors in April, Li has posted a .311 batting average with four homers. In an interview he said the key to his improvement was a change in mindset, no longer feeling intimidated by the big‑league stage, citing confidence after getting a hit off Gerrit Cole.