Twins DH Cruz launches 400th career home run

MLB

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz hit the 400th home run of his career on Sunday.

The 412-foot shot to right-center in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals also was the 40th for Cruz this season, his first with the Twins.

Cruz becomes the 10th Dominican-born player to reach 400 home runs in his career.

He is also the fourth active player with 400 home runs, joining Albert Pujols, Miguel Cabrera and Edwin Encarnacion.

This is Cruz’s fourth season with 40 or more home runs in his 15 major league seasons.

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