Cruz Again Torments His Former Team

As if Nelson Cruz's two-homer, walkoff single game against the Rangers a couple of weeks ago wasn't enough, he topped it on Wednesday night in the Rangers' series finale against the Mariners, who completed a three-game sweep in Arlington.

It was just one swing, not three separate ones, but from a sexy standpoint, it was the clear winner as the ball Cruz hit in the top of the second inning is likely still trying to find orbit.

Cruz found the club level in left field for the third time in his career, one behind all-time leader Juan Gonzalez, and the ball was still going up when seemingly when it hit the bleachers.

It was a shot of epic proportions and further proof that the Rangers made a big mistake by not signing him two years ago when he settled for a one-year deal worth $8 million with Baltimore. The home run measured 483 feet officially, but it seemed every bit of at least 500 feet to these eyes.

Cruz now has 10 homers and 22 RBIs in April. Both numbers lead the league and put him on pace for a nice, cool 60 home runs and 132 RBIs. Meanwhile, Shin-Soo Choo is on pace for 30 hits, so that's awesome.

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