Orioles’ Cedric Mullins hits for cycle after smashing game changing 8th inning home run

Cedric Mullins entered his closing at-bat of Friday evening with a single, double, and a triple – everybody knew he’d be swinging for the fences.

And it paid off – the outfielder drilled a pitch into the suitable subject stands close to Eutaw Street to hit for the cycle.

With runners on the corners and two outs, Mullins turned on a dangling changeup from Pittsburgh Pirates‘ Duane Underwood Jr. and despatched it to the seats.

Not solely did it end off the cycle, nevertheless it gave the Baltimore Orioles some massive insurance coverage runs, growing their result in 6-2.

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Baltimore Orioles’ Cedric Mullins races to 3rd on a triple towards the Pittsburgh Pirates in the course of the fifth inning of a baseball recreation Friday, Might 12, 2023, in Baltimore.  (AP Picture/Gail Burton)

The evening did not begin off effectively for Mullins, as he flied out in his first at-bat. However he singled within the third, tripled within the fifth, and doubled within the seventh in his subsequent thrice at bat.

Mullins was on deck with two outs, however Terrin Vavra walked to deliver Mullins to the dish, and he made it worthwhile.

Baltimore Orioles heart fielder Cedric Mullins (31) singles in the course of the third inning Pittsburgh Pirates  at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. ( Obligatory Credit score: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports activities)

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It was the second cycle of the 12 months – defending AL batting champion Luis Arraez did so again on April 11. The homer was his fifth of the season.

The final Oriole to hit for the cycle was Austin Hays final 12 months towards the Washington Nationals.

Baltimore Orioles’ Cedric Mullins races to 3rd on a triple towards the Pittsburgh Pirates in the course of the fifth inning of a baseball recreation Friday, Might 12, 2023, in Baltimore.  (AP Picture/Gail Burton)

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The O’s have shocked nearly everyone this 12 months – their younger roster has gotten off to a 25-13 begin after their 6-3 victory over Pittsburgh, who’ve misplaced 10 of their final 11 following a surprisingly scorching begin of their very own.