It took just four at-bats and six innings for Northwest Arkansas second baseman and Royals prospect Nicky Lopez to make history Thursday night.
Lopez hit for the second cycle in Northwest Arkansas history, joining Bubba Starling as the only two players to complete the feat for the Double-A affiliate of the Royals that has existed since 2008.
Lopez opened Northwest Arkansas’ 17–3 win at Tulsa with a single to right. He doubled to left in the third inning before checking the triple off the list in the fourth.
The 23-year-old entered with just one home run on the season and nine in 1,171 minor-league plate appearances but completed his cycle with a solo homer to start the sixth inning.