Only three Pirates players in the Modern Era (since 1901) have ever hit eight or more home runs in March/April of a season. It just so happens that one of those players has now done it in back-to-back seasons:
That fifth inning home run off Rangers starter JacobDeGrom was Oneil Cruz's team-leading eighth of the season, giving him eight or more in March/April for a second straight year. The other two Pirates to accomplish this feat were WillieStargell (11 in 1971) and JeffKing (9 in 1996).
Cruz is now tied with six others for second in the National League in home runs. The only NL player with more homers is Washington's JamesWood with 10.
THE ASYLUM
Cruz's early power surge continues
Only three Pirates players in the Modern Era (since 1901) have ever hit eight or more home runs in March/April of a season. It just so happens that one of those players has now done it in back-to-back seasons:
That fifth inning home run off Rangers starter Jacob DeGrom was Oneil Cruz's team-leading eighth of the season, giving him eight or more in March/April for a second straight year. The other two Pirates to accomplish this feat were Willie Stargell (11 in 1971) and Jeff King (9 in 1996).
Cruz is now tied with six others for second in the National League in home runs. The only NL player with more homers is Washington's James Wood with 10.
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