Guardians' Rhys Hoskins Hits Three Doubles in Game, First Since 2005

Veteran first baseman accomplishes rare feat against the Royals, matching a performance from 2005.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 7:54pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball player in mid-swing, the ball and bat fractured into overlapping planes of bright blues, reds, and yellows, capturing the raw power and athleticism of the moment.Rhys Hoskins' three-double performance against the Royals showcases the explosive energy and dynamic movement of a veteran MLB player at the height of his game.Kansas City Today

Cleveland Guardians first baseman Rhys Hoskins recorded three doubles in a single game against the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday, becoming the first Guardians player to accomplish that feat since Ben Broussard did it in 2005, also against the Royals.

Why it matters

Hoskins' performance is a bright spot for the Guardians, who are looking to build momentum early in the 2026 season. Hitting three doubles in a game is an impressive accomplishment, and matching a feat from over 20 years ago shows Hoskins' ability to produce at the plate.

The details

Hoskins, a 33-year-old veteran, went 3-for-5 with three doubles, one RBI, and one run scored in the game against the Royals. This was his best game of the 2026 season so far, as he entered the contest batting just .174 with four hits and one RBI.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
  • Ben Broussard last accomplished the three-double feat against the Royals on September 24, 2005.

The players

Rhys Hoskins

A 33-year-old first baseman for the Cleveland Guardians, Hoskins is a nine-year MLB veteran who signed a one-year, $1.5 million contract with the team in the offseason after playing the previous two seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Ben Broussard

A former first baseman who played for the Guardians from 2002 to 2006, Broussard was the last Guardians player to hit three doubles in a game against the Royals, accomplishing the feat on September 24, 2005.

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What they’re saying

“Rhys Hoskins is the first Cleveland first baseman with three doubles in a game since Ben Broussard on Sept. 24, 2005. Coincidentally also against the Royals.”

— Tim Stebbins, MLB.com Reporter

What’s next

Hoskins and the Guardians will look to build on his strong performance as they continue their series against the Royals and try to earn more wins early in the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Rhys Hoskins' three-double game against the Royals is a rare accomplishment that hasn't been seen by a Guardians first baseman in over 20 years. This performance could be a sign that Hoskins is starting to heat up at the plate and provide a boost to the Guardians' offense as they aim to climb the standings in the early part of the 2026 season.