WATCH: Carson Kelly on his historic cycle |
Tony Crumpton
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- Tuesday, April 01 2025
Carson Kelly speaks with the media about his 4 for 4 day at the plate that included the first cycle by a Cubs player since 1993.
Watch the postgame interview below: Video summary/cliff-notes: (00:00) Carson Kelly recalls thinking about the triple immediately after hitting first base, knowing he had been in this situation before but had only hit two triples in his career. (00:33) Mentions a past opportunity where he needed a triple for the cycle but didn’t succeed; notes that his past triples happened when fielders fell down. (01:07) Describes the excitement of playing in a big-league atmosphere and how familiar he is with the ballpark. (01:38) Reflects on the historic achievement, mentioning that the last CBS player to hit a cycle was Mark Grace in 1993 and how special it is to join that history. (02:07) Discusses his approach at the plate, emphasizing focusing on each pitch and competing throughout the game. (02:43) Praises teammate Ben Brown for his pitching performance, highlighting his strong curveball and control of the zone. (03:14) Talks about how hitting can be contagious and how early-season offensive momentum can be crucial for team success. (03:41) Mentions the potential for more high-scoring games in the summer and reflects on past experiences with high-scoring Triple-A games. (04:14) Comments on an unexpected moment during the game involving a drone in the outfield and how a manager’s son supposedly took it down.
