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Pirates' Oneil Cruz got 65-foot helping hand from Wrigley Field wind
TL;DR
Oneil Cruz of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a home run that was aided by a 65-foot gust of wind at Wrigley Field during a game against the Cubs. The wind conditions significantly impacted the ball's trajectory, making it a homer that likely wouldn't have occurred otherwise.
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Chicago is the Windy City.
That's rarely been more true than on Sunday when the Cubs hosted the Pittsburgh Pirates.
It certainly worked out nicely for the visiting Oneil Cruz.
Cruz rocked a home run deep to right-center, except it wouldn't have been a homer on a normal weather day (well, maybe this is normal in Chicago).
The wind was blowing out, and the stats shared that this home run was boosted 65 feet by the wind strength and direction:
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The numbers on that are actually insane.
A 111 MPH exit velocity is great.
A 41-degree launch angle is pretty high for a homer.
An 83.1 MPH bat speed is as fast as it comes.
Cruz is different, and with help from the wind, he got to touch 'em all on Sunday in Chicago.
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Q&A
How much did the wind help Oneil Cruz's home run at Wrigley Field?
The wind provided a 65-foot boost to Oneil Cruz's home run during the game.
What team was Oneil Cruz playing against when he hit the wind-aided home run?
Oneil Cruz was playing against the Chicago Cubs when he hit the home run.
Why is Chicago referred to as the Windy City in relation to baseball games?
Chicago is called the Windy City due to its strong winds, which can significantly affect the outcome of baseball games, as seen in Cruz's home run.
