MINNEAPOLIS — Byron Buxton hit the second-longest dwelling run within the majors this season, a 479-foot, three-run shot for the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday evening in opposition to the Texas Rangers.
Buxton linked off Rangers starter Jack Leiter within the third inning, with the ball touchdown within the second deck in middle subject. It was the longest of Buxton’s 144 profession dwelling runs.
Mike Trout has the longest this season, a 484-footer for the Los Angeles Angels on April 19.
Buxton moved into sole possession of fifteenth place on the Twins’ profession dwelling run record, breaking a tie with Corridor of Famer Joe Mauer.
Within the half inning earlier than the homer, Buxton made a spectacular diving catch in middle subject in opposition to Marcus Semien for the third out.