Nelson Cruz

After 382 career home runs, Nelson Cruz had his first three-home run game of his career in the Twins 10-3 victory over the White Sox. Cruz started his milestone night quickly, getting Minnesota on the board in the first inning by launching a 473 foot home run. In the third inning, Cruz smacked a two-run home run to center field giving the Twins. 3-1 lead. Cruz capped off his night in the fifth inning by hitting a two-run shot while finishing 3-for-5 with five RBI and three suns scored.