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Mazara’s mighty HR is downright dreamy
- Updated: May 26, 2016
ARLINGTON — It took Nomar Mazara until his 38th game to hit his first career home run at Globe Life Park — a solo homer Tuesday night in the Rangers’ win over the Angels. He would not wait long to hit his second.
Mazara’s solo shot to lead off the second inning Wednesday afternoon would have traveled a projected 491 feet, according to Statcast™, making it the longest home run in the Major Leagues this season. It also sparked a three-run rally that propelled the Rangers to a 15-9 win that clinched a series victory over the Angels.
“It was a majestic home run, I’m happy for the kid,” Rangers manager Jeff Banister said.
Mazara’s titanic home run replaced Giancarlo Stanton’s 475-foot homer on May 6 as the longest of the season.
“It’s cool to hear that. I hope more is to come,” Mazara said.
He hit the home run, which landed well into the upper deck in right field, on an 83-mph cut-fastball from Angels starter Hector Santiago.
The ball left his bat at 108 mph, according to Statcast™.
He said he may have hit a …
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