Kevin McGonigle
Breakdown
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July 11, 2026
Lifts off Friday
McGonigle went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 10-2 win over the Phillies.
Analysis
It wasn't McGonigle's best performance overall, but he still managed to make an impact with his eighth home run of the season. The 21-year-old rookie also extended his hitting streak to five games, and so far in July he's batting .313 with a .905 OPS and two long balls. McGonigle is carrying positive vibes into his first All-Star Game appearance next week.
July 8, 2026
Reaches three times in win
McGonigle went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Athletics.
Analysis
McGonigle has started July on a positive note with three multi-hit performances in five games so far this month. It's more of the same for the rookie infielder, who is having an outstanding debut season with a .287/.398/.423 slash line across 88 contests overall. McGonigle's excellent on-base skills have made him an easy choice as Detroit's primary leadoff hitter, and the 21-year-old has been a driving force of the team's offense.