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Blast Off! 3 HR for Cruz
Wednesday, May 15th , 2024
Tony Cruz went on a hitting rampage at Ballpark of San Bernardino and got membership in the select club of hitters who have hit three home runs in a game. He walloped three into the stands to pace the Flight to a win, 12-10, over the Picture Rocks Raptors.
The San Bernardino first baseman collected 4 hits in 5 at-bats, drove in 7 and scored 4 runs.
"I don't know, you never know when things are going to fall into place," he told the press after his big game. "Today, I didn't have any special insight or adjustment, I just happened to get three pitches I was ready for."
Tony Cruz singled in the 1st, hit a solo-shot off Jim Unknown in the 3rd, hit a three-run home run off Jim Unknown in the 4th, hit a three-run home run off Jim Unknown in the 5th and flied out in the 7th.
This season, Cruz is swinging the bat at a .362 pace. He has hit 8 home runs and scored 24 times, while driving in 26. His on-base percentage is .422 and he has played in 25 games.
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