Li Haoyu sets MLB record with eighth straight hit as Tigers defeat Royals

On July 24, 2026, Detroit Tigers rookie Li Haoyu delivered a decisive hit in the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals, helping the Tigers edge a 4–3 victory. The hit extended his streak of consecutive games with a hit to eight, surpassing the previous record held by fellow Taiwanese player Zhang Yucheng.

The win came after the Tigers were shut out for six innings and fell behind 3–1 in the sixth. A three‑run homer by James Outman in the seventh turned the tide, and Li’s clutch single, followed by a run‑scoring double from Dillon Dingler, restored the lead. Coach A. J. Hinch praised the team’s resilience, noting the effort despite fatigue from recent travel. Li’s achievement also placed him second on the all‑time MLB hits list for Taiwanese players.

The performance underscores Li’s growing impact in the major leagues and highlights the Tigers' push for a playoff spot in the American League Central.