Weston Wilson of the Philadelphia Phillies hit for the cycle in yesterday's (August 15) 13-3 win over the Washington Nationals. It's the 10th cycle in Phillies history and first by a rookie. Wilson's first hit was a triple to right in the 4th inning. Later that inning, he hit an infield single. The reason Wilson was batting twice is because the Phillies hit around, meaning every batter got a chance to hit. They scored 5 runs that inning. Wilson then homered in the 7th. He then came up in the 8th just needing the double to complete the cycle. He hit the ball to right, and it ticked off the glove of right fielder Alex Call. He ran to second base to complete the second cycle in Citizens Bank Park history. The crowd went wild, and the Phillies broadcasters sitting in the stands gave him a standing ovation.
As a Phillies fan who was there that night, I can honestly say that was one of the best games I've ever been to. I've seen triple plays, playoff games, inside-the-park home runs, but I'd never seen a cycle until last night. I couldn't believe I'd seen baseball history, and the Phillies offense was unstoppable. They killed the Nationals. The team has sucked these past few weeks, and they need a boost in confidence, and a boost in play. They've gotten some these past two games, with Kyle Schwarber's grand slam and now Wilson's cycle. Let's see if they can keep winning. I want to see them win the NL East.
Love me some cycle.
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