On August 10, 2019, the Minnesota Twins set a new American League record with 33 combined home runs in a doubleheader sweep of the Los Angeles Angels. The first game featured 14 home runs, while the second game saw 19 more, breaking the previous AL record of 28 set by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2018. The Twins' explosive offense was led by multiple players contributing with long balls, including Nelson Cruz and Mitch Garver, who each hit multiple home runs in the historic doubleheader.