Nelson Cruz padded his MLB-lead in dingers by belting his 40th on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. The O’s slugger had 27 last season, a year in which he was suspended 50 games.
Nelson Cruz: 1st 40-HR season of career.
Orioles didn't have a 40-HR hitter from 1999 to 2012, have had Chris Davis & Cruz in 2013-14
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Cruz, a three-time All-Star hit 33 home runs in 2009 with the Rangers. His career high this season should set him up for a pretty epic contract after making just $8 million with the Orioles in 2014.
