Kelly Johnson hit for the cycle in Arizona’s 7-4 loss to San Francisco Friday night. Losing cycles are rare. Of the 146 cycles in the Day by Day Database (back to 1957), only 23 were for losing teams. When one player hits that well, it tends to be a good night for the team. Indeed, the Diamondbacks collected 11 hits and eight walks, but only managed four runs, going 2 for 14 with runners in scoring position.

The win puts the Giants in first place in the NL Wild Card race with a 1/2 game lead over the Reds. Only 5 1/2 games separate the seven contenders for the slot.