The two-run homer from “Cruz” — Stanton’s nickname that’s printed on his Players Weekend jersey — left the yard in the bottom of the eighth, and lifted the Marlins into a 4-2 lead over the Padres.
Stanton is the 28th player to join the 50 home run club. He’s also setting an impressive pace.
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Stanton leads MLB in home runs this year, with Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge trailing with 37 homers on the season.
