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Karl Rasmussen

Giants’ Heliot Ramos Launched a History-Making Home Run Into McCovey Cove

Ramos hits a solo home run during the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park. | Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

San Francisco Giants outfielder Heliot Ramos made Oracle Park history during Sunday's game against the San Diego Padres after he unleashed a solo home run that reached the water in the famous McCovey Cove.

It was a monumental home run in that no right-handed batter had ever previously hit a home run directly into the water outside the stadium, a feat typically reserved for left-handed sluggers.

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