The Braves’ Walton Cruise connects off the Cubs’ Pete Alexander for the second home run hit out of mammoth Braves Field

On August 16, 1921 — The Braves’ Walton Cruise connects off the Cubs’ Pete Alexander for the second home run hit out of mammoth Braves Field. The first home run, also to right field, was hit by Cruise in 1917. There will be 38 home runs in Braves Field this year: 34 inside the park, three bounce home runs, and Cruise’s missile. Braves pitcher Dana Fillingim is the beneficiary of the offense as he beats Alexander, 8 – 6.

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