MIAMI Freddie FreemanThe second Atlanta BravesPlayer to twice hit the cycle by completing the feat Wednesday against the Miami Marlins
Reigning NL MVP, he doubled in 1 and ‘3 in 4. He then tripled in 4 and slugged in the 5th.
According to Elias Sports Bureau research, it was the ninth franchise cycle. Two cycles were held by Herman Long for the Braves in 1896, and 1900.
Freeman was first to hit the cycle in Cincinnati’s favor on June 15, 2016.
Freeman’s attack on Marlins relier Luis MaderoThe sixth hit the ground above centerfield’s wall. Braves fans cheered Freeman as he reached the dugout and rounded the bases.
In the Miami series of three games, Freeman is now 9-12. Freeman’s second cycle adds an extra eloquent touch to his climb towards his first.300 season-high batting average. The reigning NL MVP hit.195 on May 7. His MLB record is.337.
Freeman’s fourth-inning triple triggered a rally of four runs. The Braves, who lead the NL East, beat the Marlins 9-9.
Freeman, who joined the team this season with a cycling in his hand, is now the third member to have one. Trea TurnerAnd Jake Cronenworth
ESPN Stats & Information and The Associated Press contributed to this report.