Cubs' Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026 season

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Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Cubs' Crow-Armstrong hits for first cycle of 2026 season
Summary

Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs achieved the first cycle of the 2026 MLB season during a game against the Colorado Rockies on June 15. Crow-Armstrong started his night with a solo home run in the first inning, followed by a triple in the third inning and a double in the fifth. He completed the cycle with a single in the seventh, drawing a strong reaction from the crowd at Wrigley Field. However, the moment was overshadowed as the Rockies subsequently picked him off first base.

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  • Crow-Armstrong became the first player in the majors to hit for a cycle this season.
  • He achieved the feat during a game against the Colorado Rockies.
  • His cycle included a home run, triple, double, and a single.
  • The cycle was completed in the seventh inning at Wrigley Field.
  • Crow-Armstrong is the 13th Cub to hit for the cycle.
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CHICAGO — Two days ago, Pete Crow-Armstrong was a triple away from the cycle at Oracle Park. The Chicago Cubs’ center fielder was well aware of how close he was to the feat and had it on his mind during the final five innings. He fell short, though, striking out in his final two at-bats. Crow-Armstrong avoided the same fate Monday night at Wrigley Field as the Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies ...

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Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit for the cycle against the Rockies, but also immediately got picked off first base.

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Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong became the first player in the majors to hit for the cycle this season.

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