MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins third baseman Jose Miranda matched an MLB record when he recorded a hit in 12 consecutive at-bats with his single off Hunter Brown in the fourth inning on Saturday in Minnesota’s 9-3 win over the Astros.

The only other hitters on record with hits in 12 consecutive at-bats are the Tigers' Walt Dropo (1952), the Red Sox's Pinky Higgins (1938) and the Cubs' Johnny Kling (1902).

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It's the longest streak in the Expansion Era (since 1961). Dustin Pedroia (2016) of the Red Sox and Bernie Williams (2002) of the Yankees both got hits in 11 straight at-bats.

The hit also made it 13 consecutive plate appearances where Miranda reached base. He was hit by a pitch in his first plate appearance Saturday before adding his two singles.

The streak almost reached 13 at-bats, as Miranda lined a pitch that landed just foul down the right-field line in the sixth. Brown finally retired Miranda on a flyout to left field. Twins fans gave Miranda a standing ovation on his way back to the dugout and another when he reached his position before the seventh inning.