"Cruz, his hands so fast and his bat so flat, twisted his body through the ball and there it went at 116.9 mph off the bat, the hardest hit home run of the season so far."
"The ball! It hit the very tippy top of the foul pole! Bonk! It ricocheted off the flat of the pole, way up there into the top deck where fans never hope to see a baseball."
"It is nice, in a baseball game, to have a little extra security in the form of runs that you do not need. But it is even nicer to see something memorable and dumb and rare and fun."
Oneil Cruz of the Pirates hit a remarkable home run against the Texas Rangers, clocking in at 116.9 mph. With runners on base and the game close, Cruz connected with an 80 mph cutter, sending the ball soaring 432 feet. The ball struck the top of the foul pole, creating a unique and memorable moment in the game. Such rare occurrences in baseball add excitement and joy, making the sport even more enjoyable for fans and players alike.
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