In a Pittsburgh Pirates system that has struggled from top to bottom with hitting, Jhonny Severino has been one of the biggest success stories at the plate. He continued that success in a big way on Tuesday night, hitting for the cycle.
The number 13 prospect in the system went 4-for-4 with four RBIs batting from the leadoff spot. He singled to start the game, followed by a bases-loaded, bases-clearing triple in the second to give Bradenton a 3-0 lead. Severino led off the fifth inning with a double, and later scored the fourth run of the game.