Baltimore Orioles outfielder Cedric Mullins has quietly been one of the most underrated players in baseball over the past few seasons. He showed that off yet again with a spectacular performance on Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Mullins started slowly by getting out in his first at-bat. He would quickly pick things up starting with his next time at the plate.
He would quickly pick things up in his next three at-bats with a single in the third inning, a triple in the fifth inning, and a double in the seventh inning.
Mullins was on cycle alert when he came to the plate in the ninth inning, only needing a home run to complete the rare accomplishment.
It was a key moment in the game with runners on 1st and third with two outs. Mullins capped off his extremely impressive game by completing the cycle with a home-run deep to right field.
Cedric Mullins homers to complete the cycle!
Here's how it looked and sounded on the Baltimore Orioles' MASN broadcast. ⚾️💣🎙️ pic.twitter.com/Koiu4uhaY7
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 13, 2023
The home crowd took notice of this special moment for Mullins, acknowledging his cycle with a standing ovation as he took the field in the top of the ninth inning.
A standing ovation for Cedric Mullins going out to center field after he just hit for the cycle. #Orioles pic.twitter.com/QDiFgO6NH8
— Luke Jones (@BaltimoreLuke) May 13, 2023
It is just the second time that someone has hit for the cycle this season, and only the seventh since the Orioles moved to Baltimore in 1954.
Cedric Mullins hit for the 2nd cycle of the season tonight. It's the 7th cycle for the Orioles since the team moved to Baltimore in 1954. pic.twitter.com/roET1O24Gu
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) May 13, 2023
More importantly, this timely home run would help propel the Orioles to a 6-3 victory over the Pirates. Many took notice of Mullins’ special day and praised him on social media.
CEDRIC MULLINS HOME RUN TO COMPLETE THE CYCLE FIRE UP THE BIRD BATH BIRDLAND IS ROCKIN
— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) May 13, 2023
CEDRIC MULLINS ABSOLUTE TANK FOR THE CYCLEpic.twitter.com/YwSuc3c7Zf
— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) May 13, 2023
Have a night Cedric Mullins
That’s a Cycle! @StoolBaseball pic.twitter.com/kk3QUJNrfj
— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) May 13, 2023
Cycles in Orioles history
1960 – Brooks Robinson
1984 – Cal Ripken Jr
2007 – Aubrey Huff
2009 – Felix Pie
2019 – Jonathan Villar
2022 – Austin Hays
2023 – Cedric Mullins— Orioles Statistics (@OriolesStatist1) May 13, 2023
Cedric Mullins Cycle Celly
Great night to be at the Yard!#Birdland pic.twitter.com/pMOhi2ZJWj
— Pete Gilbert (@WBALPete) May 13, 2023
CEDRIC MULLINS HRS FOR THE CYCLE!
The vibes in Baltimore are IMMACULATE right now.pic.twitter.com/PG01iMqhdA
— Covers (@Covers) May 13, 2023
This win for Baltimore continues their impressive season and puts them to 25-13 on the year.
