This is what Twins fans are hoping to see starting next month in when the home runs count for real.
Byung Ho Park came to bat with the bases-loaded in the first inning against Tampa Bay starter Jake Odorizzi, who had a 3.35 ERA in 28 starts for the Rays in 2015. Two walks and an error had loaded the bases.
On the third pitch to Park, here's what happened:
After the game, he talked about the home run with La Velle E. Neal III. Here's that video.
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