George Springer clubbed his 26th and 27th homers of the season Friday as the Houston Astros dominated the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2. According to Elias Sports Bureau research, Springer's 27 home runs from the leadoff spot are the most prior to the All-Star break in MLB history. Brady Anderson had the previous record with 26 homers from the top spot in the first half of 1996.
Overall, Springer went 4-for-4 with two homers, the second time he has done that out of the leadoff spot this season. According to Elias research, he's the only player in the modern era (since 1900) with two games going 4-for-4 or better with two homers out of the leadoff spot.