American League's Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers hits a pitch

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American League's Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers hits a pitch during the MLB baseball Home Run Derby in St. Louis, Monday, July 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson Stock Photo - Alamy

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American League's Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers hits a pitch during the MLB baseball Home Run Derby in St. Louis, Monday, July 13, 2009. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson Stock Photo - Alamy

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