MLB batters with homeruns in eight consecutive games

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Listed below are the 3 occurrences of Major League Baseball players who have hit home runs in eight consecutive games. All have been by left-handed batters. The record for right-handed batters is seven consecutive games, by Kevin Mench in 2006.

Date Player Team
May 19 through May 28, 1956 Dale Long Pittsburgh Pirates, NL
July 8 through July 18, 1987 Don Mattingly New York Yankees, AL
July 20 through July 28, 1993 Ken Griffey Jr. Seattle Mariners, AL

Date Opponent Score
May 19, 1956 Chicago Cubs 7-4 W
May 20, 1956 Milwaukee Braves 6-3 W
May 20, 1956 Milwaukee Braves 5-0 W
May 22, 1956 St. Louis Cardinals 6-3 L
May 23, 1956 St. Louis Cardinals 6-0 W
May 25, 1956 Philadelphia Phillies 8-5 W
May 26, 1956 Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 W
May 28, 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers 3-2 W

Date Opponent Score
July 8, 1987 Minnesota Twins 13-4 W
July 9, 1987 Chicago White Sox 6-3 L
July 10, 1987 Chicago White Sox 9-5 W
July 11, 1987 Chicago White Sox 5-2 L (15)
July 12, 1987 Chicago White Sox 6-2 W
July 16, 1987 Texas Rangers 12-3 W
July 17, 1987 Texas Rangers 8-4 W
July 18, 1987 Texas Rangers 7-2 L

Don Mattingly also holds the record for most home runs in consecutive games with 10 during his streak.

Date Opponent Score
July 20, 1993 New York Yankees 9-5 W
July 21, 1993 New York Yankees 10-3 W
July 22, 1993 Cleveland Indians 3-2 W
July 23, 1993 Cleveland Indians 9-4 L
July 24, 1993 Cleveland Indians 6-5 W
July 25, 1993 Cleveland Indians 11-9 L
July 27, 1993 Minnesota Twins 10-8 W
July 28, 1993 Minnesota Twins 5-1 L
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