Realmuto Makes Philadelphia Phillies History Against Diamondbacks

The Philadelphia Phillies may have dropped their Monday night contest to the Arizona Diamondbacks 9-8, but catcher J.T. Realmuto made history.
For the first time since David Bell on June 28, 2004, the Phillies had a player hit for the cycle.
Realmuto was the man this time as he put together a 4-for-4 game with a walk.
The catcher notched a solo home run in his first at-bat and then followed it up with a two-run triple in his next.
Realmuto then hit a single in the fifth inning before launching a double in the ninth inning during his final at-bat of the evening.
For the first time in almost 19 years, Philadelphia fans got to witness another cycle be hit.
Realmuto has struggled this season at the plate, perhaps this type of performance can put him back on track. When he produces the entire lineup has a completely different feel to it.
The Phillies need to find some magic if they hope to recreate the magic from last year's special run.
This might just be the spark!
J.T. Realmuto is the 17th catcher in baseball history to hit for the cycle! pic.twitter.com/Q66HnGqW4K
— MLB (@MLB) June 13, 2023
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