Reds’ Bleday hits for cycle in 1st 4 at-bats against Diamondbacks
Summary
JJ Bleday of the Cincinnati Reds hit for the cycle during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, getting a double, triple, single, and home run in his first four at-bats. This was the eighth time in Reds’ history a player hit for the cycle, and Bleday set a new personal season home run record with his 21st home run.Key Facts
- JJ Bleday played left field for the Cincinnati Reds.
- He hit for the cycle, meaning he got a double, triple, single, and home run in one game.
- Bleday’s hits came in this order: double (1st inning), triple (3rd inning), single (4th inning), and a home run (6th inning).
- His home run gave the Reds an 8-2 lead over the Diamondbacks.
- This was the eighth cycle in Cincinnati Reds history since 1890.
- Bleday is the first Reds player to hit for the cycle since Elly De La Cruz did it in June 2023.
- Bleday’s 21 home runs this season surpassed his previous career high of 20 in 2024 with the Athletics.
- There have been three other cycles in Major League Baseball this year before Bleday’s.
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