Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner had an opportunity to become the first player to hit for the cycle for the fourth time in his career when he came to bat in the ninth inning on Friday night. He needed a triple for the feat and admitted after the game that he briefly considered making a drastic decision to get it.

MLB Makes Trea Turner Decision After Phillies' Loss to Astros originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner is playing in his eleventh major league season since making his MLB debut in 2015.

Three weeks ago, with the Phillies at risk of getting swept by the Brewers — and missing Bryce Harper for the fifth consecutive game, the prelude to a lengthier absence — Trea Turner led off the first inning as follows: Walking on four pitches.