Reds’ Bleday hits for cycle in 1st 4 at-bats against Diamondbacks
PHOENIX (AP) — JJ Bleday of the Cincinnati Reds hit for the cycle Saturday night in his first four at-bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks.…
The Cincinnati Reds' JJ Bleday achieved a significant milestone on August 22, 2026, as he hit for the cycle during the first four at-bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a game held in Phoenix. This remarkable feat, which involved a home run, a triple, and a single, marked the eighth cycle in Reds' history dating back to 1890.
Bleday's achievement is particularly noteworthy as it is the first time a Cincinnati player has accomplished this since Elly De La Cruz in 2023. This accomplishment also places Bleday among a select group of players who have hit for a cycle in the majors this year, joining Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs, Bryce Harper of the Phillies, and Tristan Peters of the White Sox.
Bleday's home run in the sixth inning not only completed his cycle but also contributed to the Reds securing an 8-2 lead. For Bleday, this cycle represented his 21st home run of the season, surpassing his previous career high of 20 home runs achieved with the Athletics in 2024.
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