Austin Hays turns into the sixth Orioles participant to hit for the cycle, doing so in six innings in 7-0 win over Nationals

The rain picked up its depth once more as Austin Hays stepped to the plate within the sixth inning, as if the sprinkler system within the sky might inform the Orioles outfielder was on hearth. Even that water suppression system couldn’t stifle Hays, who promptly lashed the final remaining merchandise on his guidelines into left-center discipline.

The 26-year-old cruised into second base with a double, including to his single, triple and residential run earlier within the sport. For a while, the rain that continued to fall on Hays whereas he soaked in applause at Camden Yards on Wednesday evening was the one factor that stood in the best way of him attaining historical past. A 44-minute delay gave approach to a water-soaked resumption, but it surely was sufficient to present Hays a fourth at-bat.

Hays’ efficiency began innocently sufficient, with an infield single to steer off the primary inning towards Washington Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin. It escalated from there, with three straight extra-base hits a serious a part of Baltimore’s offensive outburst on the best way to a 7-0 win, with inclement climate ending the competition after six innings.

Hays grew to become the sixth participant in Orioles (31-39) historical past to hit for the cycle and the primary since Jonathan Villar did so in 2019. He additionally threw out a runner at third base within the first inning, one other standout second for the younger outfielder — the type of performs which have vaulted him into the All-Star Recreation dialog.

In his second at-bat, Hays despatched a homer over the left discipline fence earlier than including a stand-up triple off the precise discipline wall within the fourth inning. Then a rain delay got here, however a break within the climate gave Hays another likelihood.

Mere minutes after Hays’ feat, the rain intensified and despatched Wednesday’s outing into one other delay. However Hays bought that fourth at-bat, at the very least, and he didn’t miss the chance.

Across the horn

>> Proper-hander Matt Harvey will start a rehab task with Excessive-A Aberdeen on Thursday. The veteran beginning pitcher has 13 video games remaining on his 60-game suspension for “collaborating within the distribution of a prohibited drug of abuse,” which got here to mild throughout Harvey’s testimony within the February trial of former Los Angeles Angels worker Eric Kay for the dying of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The earliest Harvey can be eligible for reinstatement with Triple-A Norfolk is July 7. Within the meantime, he can pitch at decrease ranges within the minors.

>> Infielder Ramón Urías started baseball actions Wednesday, together with some mild swinging. “That is the primary day getting him going again on monitor” after Urías’ left indirect harm, supervisor Brandon Hyde stated.

>> Left-hander Bruce Zimmermann, who was demoted final week to Triple-A Norfolk, allowed 5 runs on seven hits with three walks and 7 strikeouts in his first 5 innings for the Tides. He entered out of the bullpen within the second inning and allowed all 5 runs in that body earlier than settling down.

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Orioles gamers to hit for the cycle

Austin Hays, June 22, 2022

Jonathan Villar, Aug. 5, 2019

Felix Pie, Aug. 14, 2009

Aubrey Huff, June 29, 2007

Cal Ripken Jr., Might 6, 1984

Brooks Robinson, Might 15, 1960

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