Twins DH Jose Miranda sets club record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearances

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins designated hitter Jose Miranda set a team record Friday night with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearances.

Miranda eclipsed the Twins record of nine hits in a row set by Tony Oliva in 1967 and matched by Mickey Hatcher in 1985 and Todd Walker in 1998. Oliva still spends time with Twins players throughout the season, lending extra meaning to the accomplishment according to Miranda.

“I talk to him a lot. It means a lot,” Miranda said. “You know...