Mookie Betts of the Red Sox hits the first cycle in the majors this season, completing the feat with a solo homer in the 9th, but it’s in vain as Toronto hands Boston a rare defeat, 8 – 5.

 Mookie Betts of the Red Sox hits the first cycle in the majors this season, completing the feat with a solo homer in the 9th, but it’s in vain as Toronto hands Boston a rare defeat, 8 – 5.

2018 – Mookie Betts of the Red Sox hits the first cycle in the majors this season, completing the feat with a solo homer in the 9th, but it’s in vain as Toronto hands Boston a rare defeat, 8 – 5.

Houston’s Brandon Barnes collects the eighth cycle in franchise history

Houston’s Brandon Barnes collects the eighth cycle in franchise history

Houston’s Brandon Barnes, who goes 5-for-5, scores three times and drives in two runs in the Astros’ 10-7 loss to Seattle at Minute Maid Park, and collects the eighth cycle in franchise history. The Astros center fielder joins Cesar Cedeno (1972, 1976), Bob Watson (1977), Andujar Cedeno (1992), Jeff Bagwell (2001), Craig Biggio (2002), and Luke Scott (2006) when his eighth-inning double completes the historic accomplishment.

Troy Tulowitzki of the Rockies hits for the cycle and drives in 7 runs in an 11 – 5 win over the Cubs. He is the first Colorado player to accomplish the feat since Mike Lansing on June 18, 2000.

Troy Tulowitzki of the Rockies hits for the cycle and drives in 7 runs in an 11 – 5 win over the Cubs. He is the first Colorado player to accomplish the feat since Mike Lansing on June 18, 2000.

Troy Tulowitzki of the Rockies hits for the cycle and drives in 7 runs in an 11 – 5 win over the Cubs. He is the first Colorado player to accomplish the feat since Mike Lansing on June 18, 2000.

Adrian Beltre becomes the fourth player in Seattle franchise historyto hit for the cycle

Adrian Beltre triples in the eighth inning off Rangers’ right-hander Josh Rupe to become the fourth player in franchise history, joining Jay Buhner (1993), Alex Rodriguez (1997), and John Olerud (2001), to hit for the cycle. The rare event is accomplished twice today, when Diamondbacks shortstop Stephen Drew also collects a single, double, triple, and home run in a game against the Cardinals at Chase Field.

Stephen Drew hits for the cycle – the first player in franchise history to accomplish it

In Arizona’s 8-6 comeback victory over the Cardinals, Stephen Drew singles in the first, triples in the third, homers in the fifth, and doubles in the seventh to complete the cycle. The Diamondbacks’ shortstop becomes the third player in franchise history and the first major leaguer to accomplish the feat at Chase Field, which was formerly known as the Bank One Ballpark.

Greg Colbrunn hits for the cycle and is the first player to hit two home runs in a game while hitting for the cycle since George Brett (May 28, 1979).

2002 – The Diamondbacks trounce the Padres, 10 – 3, as 1B Greg Colbrunn hits for the cycle. Colbrunn adds a second home run among five hits and drives home four runs for Arizona. Colbrunn is the first player to hit two home runs in a game while hitting for the cycle since George Brett (May 28, 1979).