<Li> 17--Piggy Ward, Baltimore Orioles / Cincinnati Reds--June 16 through June 19, 1893 (8 hits, 8 walks, 1 hit - by - pitch) </Li> <P> Consecutive plate appearances with a hit </P> <Ul> <Li> 12 (2 tied) <Ul> <Li> Johnny Kling, Chicago Cubs--August 24 through 28, 1902 </Li> <Li> Walt Dropo, Detroit Tigers--July 14 and 15, 1952 </Li> </Ul> </Li> </Ul> <Li> 12 (2 tied) <Ul> <Li> Johnny Kling, Chicago Cubs--August 24 through 28, 1902 </Li> <Li> Walt Dropo, Detroit Tigers--July 14 and 15, 1952 </Li> </Ul> </Li>

What is the mlb record for most hits in a row