hit for the cycle Sunday against the Nationals, the ninth cycle in Rockies history and the first since ‘s walk-off cycle on Father’s Day in 2017.
Blackmon led off with a triple to right in the first inning, and followed that with a two-run home run in the third, an infield single in the fifth and a double in the eighth for the 18th cycle in history.
It was also the first cycle in MLB history to be hit in game 162.
“I didn’t really realize until about the seventh inning that I was just a double away,” Blackmon said. “I’ve been pretty close before, and you’ve got to be pretty lucky to have that go down the right way.”
It was the first career cycle for Blackmon, who was pulled by manager Bud Black to a standing ovation by the home crowd following his double which scored and extended Colorado’s lead to 10-0.
“That was a moment I’m not going to forget, mostly because of how into the game the fans were,” Blackmon said. “The stadium was completely packed, and they were in it the whole time… I really had a lot of fun today.”
