Four turns, four hits. It was an unforgettable cycle in a game that lasted just six innings.
Austin Hays became the sixth player in Orioles history to hit for the cycle, completing the feat in the rain and shortly before Wednesday’s game ended with Baltimore’s 7-0 win over the Nationals. of Washington.
Shortly after Hays doubled in the sixth inning to complete the cycle, rain forced play to be stopped for the second time. The match was over after the sixth inning.
“It was absolutely incredible, an epic night,” Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said.
Hays achieved the feat as the first in the order, instead of Cedric Mullins, who had the night off. Facing Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin, Hays had an infield single in the first inning, a solo homer in the third and a triple in the fourth.
This left the 26-year-old outfielder enough opportunity to hit the double that would allow him to join Hall of Famers Brooks Robinson and Carl Ripken Jr. in the Orioles’ record book.
But heavy rain stopped the game midway through the fifth inning.
“We went to the clubhouse and it wasn’t clear if we were going to finish the game or not,” Hays said. “I wasn’t sure I was going to get a chance as more rain was coming.
Although play resumed after 44 minutes, the downpour returned shortly after.
For the Nationals, Venezuelans César Hernández 3-1 and Ehire Adrianza 2-0 Dominicans Juan Soto 2-0 and Nelson Cruz 2-0. Cuban Yadiel Hernández 3-1.
For the Orioles, the Venezuelan Anthony Santander 4-2 with a run scored and an RBI, Robinson Chirinos 3-0, Rougned Odor 1-0. Dominican Jorge Mateo 2-0 with a run scored.
