Oneil Cruz Hits Hardest Ball of the Season with 116.9 mph Homer
Cruz's 116.9 mph homer hardest-hit this season
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Pittsburgh Pirates player Oneil Cruz hit the hardest ball of the MLB season at 116.9 mph during a game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. His home run, measuring 432 feet, was pivotal in the Pirates' 8-4 victory, showcasing Cruz's remarkable talent despite earlier struggles at the plate.
- 01Oneil Cruz's home run was recorded at an exit velocity of 116.9 mph.
- 02The homer traveled 432 feet and hit the top of the right-field foul pole.
- 03This hit is the hardest in Major League Baseball this season.
- 04Cruz had previously struck out in three of his four at-bats before the home run.
- 05The Pirates won the game against the Rangers 8-4.
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In a thrilling display of power, Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a home run with an exit velocity of 116.9 mph, marking it as the hardest-hit ball in Major League Baseball for the current season. The home run, which traveled 432 feet, came during the fifth inning of the game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas. Despite struggling earlier in the game with three strikeouts, Cruz's pivotal hit contributed to the Pirates' 8-4 victory. Pirates manager Don Kelly praised the hit, noting its extraordinary nature as it struck the top of the right-field foul pole. Cruz's previous record for the hardest-hit ball in the Statcast era stands at 122.9 mph, achieved in May 2025. Reflecting on his performance, Cruz expressed confidence, having told teammate Marcell Ozuna he would hit a home run before stepping up to the plate.
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Cruz's performance boosts the morale of the Pirates and their fans, contributing to their winning streak.
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