Video: Watch Miguel Sano crush his game-winning 447-foot home run

September 10, 2015 at 5:32PM
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Miguel Sano (22) is congratulated by teammate Eduardo Nunez (9) following his solo home run during the 12th inning.
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Miguel Sano (22) is congratulated by teammate Eduardo Nunez (9) following his solo home run during the 12th inning. (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

After being held out of the Twins starting lineup for two days because of a sore hamstring and a slump marked by 11 strikeouts in his last 15 at-bats, rookie Miguel Sano came to bat as a pinch hitter in the top of the 12th inning Wednesday night at Kansas City.

Here's what happened next, with additional data from MLB Statcast.

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