Witt went 3-for-4 with a walk and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Diamondbacks.
Witt took a one-day break from cranking out three-hit efforts Tuesday, then got right back to it Wednesday with his fifth such game in six contests since the All-Star break. The shortstop entered the break hitting .323 on the year and has lifted that already stellar mark to .344 with his recent surge. He's posted a .983 OPS, 18 home runs, 23 stolen bases, 70 RBI, 83 runs scored, 28 doubles and 10 triples as one of the best five-category producers this season.
Witt went 3-for-4 with a three-run homer, a triple, a double and three runs scored in Monday's win over Arizona.
Witt has been on a rampage since returning from the All-Star break. He knocked three extra-base hits Monday, including his three-run shot off Miguel Castro in the fourth inning. Witt has collected three hits in four straight games, and his OPS on the season has jumped from .928 to .979 as a result. He has racked up 55 extra-base hits with 22 steals and 82 runs scored in 101 games.
Royals' Bobby Witt: Collects three more hits in win
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Witt went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Sunday's 4-1 win over the White Sox.
Witt has come out of the All-Star break on a tear with nine hits in 11 at-bats. His streak of three straight games with three hits is tied for the longest of his career. It's also tied for the third-longest streak in Royals history, behind Johnny Damon (four) and George Brett (six). Witt's hot run extends beyond the All-Star break, as he's been out of his mind over his last 15 games, slashing .508/.516/.864 with five homers and 13 RBI over that span. Since June 30, the 24-year-old has seen his batting average go from .307 to .337, second best in MLB behind Steven Kwan.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Racks up three more hits Saturday
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Witt went 3-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI in Saturday's 6-1 win against the White Sox.
Witt has come out of the All-Star break firing on all cylinders, going 6-for-7 with two extra-base hits (a homer and a double), three RBI and three runs through two contests. His span of excellence extends well before the break, though, as he's batting a magnificent .491 (27-for-55) with five homers, 13 RBI and 15 runs over his past 14 games. Witt's hot streak has pushed his season batting average up to .332, second only to Steven Kwan (.351) among qualified major-league hitters.
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Royals' Bobby Witt: Perfect day at dish
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Witt went 3-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's win over the White Sox.
Witt picked up where he left off after a terrific first half by belting a solo homer in the first inning. He later knocked an RBI single in the third and scored another run during the Royals' five-run fifth. Witt has been unstoppable over the last few weeks; in 13 games since June 30, he's slashing .471/.482/.863 with nine extra-base hits. For the season, Witt owns a .944 OPS with 65 RBI, 22 steals and 17 home runs through 429 plate appearances.
