Kyle Tucker has hit his 12th home run of the season, tying him for the league lead in homers. Notably, nine of these home runs have come from fastballs, the highest in MLB. His performance against fastballs is impressive, with a slugging percentage of .657, ranking 8th highest in the league. In a recent game, Tucker's home run was the only run allowed by pitcher Casey Mize over six innings, during which Mize threw 88 pitches, 54 of which were strikes, and recorded two strikeouts, two walks, and 9 ground ball outs. Tucker's consistent performance, including 5 hits in May all being home runs, has sparked discussions about his potential to reach 50 home runs this season.
Kyle Tucker has 5 hits in May, all of them are home runs. 🤯 Tucker was +580 to go yard tonight. https://t.co/sdqeS5HEEM
Kyle Tucker's 12th HR of the season was Casey Mize's lone run allowed in six innings. He allowed five hits total with two walks and two K's. 88 pitches, 54 strikes. Lots of fastballs and sliders, with 10 swinging strikes total.
Kyle Tucker continues his home run ways. That is now his 9th home run on a fastball this season, most in MLB. He entered the night slugging .657 against fastballs, 8th highest in MLB. #Relentless https://t.co/jufruN0W95
Casey Mize leaves with a quality start and a lead 6 IP 5 H 1 ER 1 HR 2 BB 2 K 9 ground ball outs 88 pitches 54 strikes
Kyle Tucker is now tied for the league lead in homers with 12. 💥 (🎥: @MLB) https://t.co/tjHQKPsgqn
Kyle Tucker’s 12th homer of the year ties him for the league-lead! https://t.co/LLkF9jC5mF
Kyle Tucker might mess around and hit 50 HRs https://t.co/WzfiXWmROE
Kyle Tucker has 12 homers and is now tied for the league lead. Also a sick deposit of the bat. https://t.co/hI3mwclPip
Kyle Tucker ties the MLB lead with his 12th home run of the season! https://t.co/IIJU4cQTZq