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‘A testament to perseverance’: Weston Wilson hits for cycle as Phillies rout Nationals

Final Score: Phillies 13, Nationals 3

Weston Wilson became the first Phillie to hit for the cycle at Citizens Bank Park since David Bell in June of 2004, as Philadelphia routed the Washington Nationals in the first game of a four-game weekend set at Citizens Bank Park.

When Wilson stepped to the plate in the bottom of the eighth inning, he was well aware that he needed only a double to complete the cycle, in part because Bryce Harper made sure he knew.

“I was aware because Harper was at the top step letting me know,” Wilson said with a smile.