Bryce Harper Completes Cycle in Fifth Inning

Harper’s Historic Night and the Heavy Bat

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper hit for the first cycle of his Major League Baseball career on Saturday, June 20, 2026, during a 15-3 victory over the New York Mets at Citizens Bank Park. Harper completed the feat by the fifth inning, becoming the first player to achieve a cycle in just five innings since … Read more

Cristopher Sánchez Breaks 115-Year Phillies Record With Scoreless Streak

A Historic Ascent Past a Franchise Icon

Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Cristopher Sánchez made history on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, by extending his scoreless innings streak to 44 2/3 frames. The 29-year-old surpassed Grover Cleveland Alexander’s 115-year-old franchise record of 41 innings during a 3-0 victory over the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, cementing his status among the game’s elite starters. The … Read more