Minnesota's Sano puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Tigers
Minnesota's Sano puts 10-game hit streak on the line against TigersAUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NELSON CRUZ #32 - DESIGNATED HITTER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
5 HR •
23 RBI •
.245 AVG
5 HR
23 RBI
.245 AVG
Báez homers twice, Cubs top Tigers 9-3 for 11,000th victory
AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins get homers from Sanó, Cruz, top Indians 3-2 in opener
Miguel Sanó hit a two-run homer and Nelson Cruz connected for a solo shot to lead the injury-riddled Minnesota Twins to a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians in the opener of a thre...AUGUST 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Expect the unexpected: MLB's best bats aren't all familiar
Major League Baseball's best hitters include some unexpected names in 2020AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hits 10th homer Cruz went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, two walks and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Royals.
Impact Cruz reached base four times Sunday, with his day being highlighted by a ninth-inning homer that extended the Twins' lead to 5-3. Cruz now has 10 long balls, 26 RBI and a stellar .343/.435/.687 slash line on the campaign.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cruz’s late homer helps Twins beat Royals 5-4
Nelson Cruz hit his 10th homer, Marwin Gonzalez had two RBIs and closer Taylor Rogers dodged trouble in the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals 5-4AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nelson Cruz homer in ninth inning helps Twins hold off Royals 5-4 The Twins used seven pitchers in a bullpen game, starting with Matt Wisler and ending with Taylor Rogers, to take two of three games in the...
AUGUST 23, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Receives day off Saturday Cruz isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Royals.
Impact Cruz recorded hits in each of the past three games, but he'll take a breather against the Royals on Saturday. Eddie Rosario will rest his legs as the designated hitter with LaMonte Wade starting in left field.
AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Swats ninth homer Cruz went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a walk in a 7-1 victory over Milwaukee on Thursday.
Impact Cruz slugged a two-run shot in the seventh inning to give the Twins some breathing room in what had been a one-run contest. The 40-year-old continues to defy Father Time as he is tied for fourth in the league with nine home runs and tied for second with 25 RBI. The power production has not come at the expense of average as Cruz is hitting .333 through 93 at-bats on the season.
AUGUST 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Berríos, Twins take series from Brewers with 7-1 win
José Berríos pitched one-hit ball over six scoreless innings with Ryan Jeffers behind the plate in his major league debut, Nelson Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins b...AUGUST 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota Twins: 3 Reasons Nelson Cruz belongs in the MVP Race Nelson Cruz is undoubtedly the Minnesota Twins' MVP, but he's putting together an excellent case for American League MVP. The Minnesota Twin...
AUGUST 18, 2020 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM
Cruz homers twice; Twins beat Royals 4-1 Nelson Cruz homered twice, continuing his climb up the all-time leaderboard, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 on Mond...
AUGUST 18, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Swanson's 2-out, 2-run homer in 9th lifts Braves past Nats
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nelson Cruz crushes another two home runs as Twins beat Royals 4-1 And the Twins pitchers pieced together another strong outing.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Slugs pair of homers Cruz went 2-for-3 with a walk and two solo home runs Monday against the Royals.
Impact Cruz homered to lead off the fourth inning and doubled down on his production with another long ball in the seventh frame. He now has eight home runs on the season, and four in his last four contests. Overall, Cruz has maintained a tremendous .354/.430/.695 line across 93 plate appearances to this point in the campaign.
AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cruz homers twice; Twins beat Royals 4-1
Nelson Cruz continued his climb up the all-time leaderboard with two home runs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Keeps slugging in nightcap Cruz went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.
Impact After slugging his fifth homer of the year in the matinee, Cruz went yard again in the nightcap, crushing a fastball from Danny Duffy in the second inning that hit off the facing of the second deck in straightaway center field. In addition to his six homers in 21 games, Cruz is now hitting a stellar .342 with 21 RBI.
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Duvall's homer in 9th inning lifts Braves past Marlins 2-1
AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: MLB honors 100th anniversary of Negro Leagues
Major League Baseball will honor the 100th anniversary of the Negro Leagues with all players, managers, coaches and umpires wearing a commemorative patch on their uniformsAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two extra-base hits Cruz went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a double and two runs scored in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Royals.
Impact Cruz took Tyler Zuber deep in the third inning to record his fifth home run of the season. He later added a double in the fifth frame and came around to score. The long ball was only his second home run in his last 16 games, and he had only one other extra-base hit prior to Saturday's effort. Even with that relatively short slump, Cruz maintains a .342/.415/.603 line across 82 plate appearances for the campaign.
AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cruz homers, Twins beat Royals 4-2 to open doubleheader Nelson Cruz hit a two-run homer and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2 in the first game of Saturday's doublehea...
AUGUST 15, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Merrifield homers; Royals beat Twins 4-2, split doubleheader
Whit Merrifield had three hits, including a three-run homer, to back Danny Duffy’s strong start as the Kansas City Royals came back to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 and split Saturd...AUGUST 15, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruz reaches 3rd deck with 114-mph blast Sometimes, when Nelson Cruz makes solid contact, you just know. The other team's outfielder turns, but there's no need to give chase. The on...
AUGUST 15, 2020 • MLB.COM
Twins rout Brewers, 12-2, behind Kenta Maeda
Byron Buxton hit two solo home runs and Miguel Sanó added another as the Minnesota Twins jumped to an early lead and routed the Milwaukee Brewers 12-2AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gyorko's blast helps Brewers rally to beat Twins 6-4
Jedd Gyorko blasted a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers came from behind to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
