Royals speedster ties MLB record with hit in 12 straight plate appearances

NEW YORK — After scoring 15 runs against the Phillies on Monday, the Royals had their hitting shoes on once again Tuesday — this time against the Mets — and won a slugfest, 16-12, at Citi Field. It was a game that saw the Royals fall behind at both 3-0 and 9-4 margins in the early going, but right fielder Tyler Tolbert was the reason Kansas City was able to win its third straight game. Get a Big Bobby Bobblehead all weekend from July 17-19! With five hits against the Mets, Tolbert tied an MLB record with a hit in…