Dozier hits historic 42nd HR, but streak ends

MINNEAPOLIS — Brian Dozier made history in the Twins’ 9-2 loss to the Tigers on Thursday afternoon in Game 1 of a split doubleheader, as he connected on his 42nd homer of the year and his 40th while playing second base, which set an American League record for homers hit by a second baseman.

“It’s just another number but at the same time, I know the fans are into that kind of thing,” Dozier said. “So you come out and play for them. So to be able to do that at home was pretty cool.”

But Dozier’s 24-game hitting streak ended after he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the nightcap — a 4-2 loss at Target Field.

Dozier became only the fourth player in Major League history to reach 40 homers while playing second base, joining Rogers Hornsby (42), Davey Johnson (42) and Ryne Sandberg (40). Johnson holds the MLB record for homers hit by a player who primarily played second base with 43, so Dozier can tie the record with one more blast. He also scored his 100th run.

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