Twins' Byron Buxton Hits First Cycle at Target Field Since 2019

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton celebrated his bobblehead day by hitting for the cycle during a 12-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking the first cycle in Target Field history since 2010 and the first by a Twin since 2019. Buxton's performance included a single, triple, double, another single, and a 427-foot solo home run in the seventh inning to complete the cycle, drawing a standing ovation from the home crowd. This achievement came after Buxton recovered from a recent hand injury, demonstrating he is fully healthy and currently boasts a .286/.350/.571 slash line with 21 home runs, 55 RBIs, and 17 stolen bases this season. His .921 OPS ranks second among MLB outfielders behind Aaron Judge, highlighting his standout offensive season. Buxton, a two-time All-Star, has been more consistently healthy this year, playing in 77 of 85 games, and is set to compete in the upcoming Home Run Derby. His cycle helped the Twins sweep the Pirates at home, giving them momentum heading into the All-Star break.