HOUSTON -- Brandon Barnes earned a spot in franchise lore on
Friday night even more exclusive than the Astros' extensive no-
hit club, as he notched the eighth cycle in team history. It was
the 283rd cycle in MLB history, according to Retrosheet.  The
center fielder barely beat out a double in the eighth inning,
putting an historic tint to a night in which he went 5-for-5,
scored three runs and drove in two during Houston's 10-7 loss to
Seattle.  "It's the top moment [of my career so far]," Barnes
said. "I was just thankful to do it in front of my wife. That
was an awesome moment."   The last Astros right-handed hitter to
accomplish the feat was Craig Biggio, who pulled it off against
the Rockies in April 2002.  Cesar Cedeno recorded the first two
cycles in Astros history (1972, 1976) and was followed by Bob
Watson (1977), Andujar Cedeno (1992), Jeff Bagwell (2001),
Biggio and Scott.  That's lofty company for Barnes, who is still
a rookie and has only been a full-time starter in center for the
last two months.