Tampa Bay Rays designated hitter Nelson Cruz hit a weird home run in Game 1 of the ALDS.
In the third inning off Game 1 of the ALDS between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox, designated hitter Nelson Cruz hit a home run that was confusing to fans and players but ultimately counted.
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It’s not clear in the video, but the game is in Tropicana Field which is a domed ballpark. Cruz’s home run traveled so high that it hit the cat walk near the roof of the field. Here is a better look at the contraptions that interfered with the ball.
Nelson Cruz just slammed one off the C-ring for a solo homer in the 3rd, 3-0 Rays #GoRays pic.twitter.com/apGcZsSyYq
— Kevin ODonnell Fox13🟦 (@ODonnellFox13) October 8, 2021
By rule, a ball that is hit off that structure is a home run. Tampa Bay and their fans will take it. The odd home run puts the rays up 3-0 over the Red Sox. They will try to hold on to this lead and take Game 1 of the five game series.