The Royals hit for the cycle in the first inning against Detroit as Gathright doubles, German singles, DeJesus triples and Sweeney homers to put the Royals up 4-0 before an out is recorded. A win by the Tigers tonight settles the AL Playoff picture. A loss puts travel plans off until tomorrow.
Has that ever happened before? A first inning team cycle without an out? Interesting. If it has happened…probably in that Marlins-BoSox game 3 years ago?
From the AP article: Cleveland was the last team to get a single, double, triple and homer from the game’s first four batters, accomplishing the feat against the Los Angeles Angels on May 17, 2005.