CHICAGO — His nickname is "Kerry Bonds" for a reason.

Detroit Tigers slugger Kerry Carpenter — nicknamed after MLB legend Barry Bonds — crushed three home runs in the Tigers' 13-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday, June 2, at Rate Field, located on Chicago's South Side.

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He'd never hit three home runs in a game at any level, not even in Little League. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

"I haven't seen the ball particularly well in the last week or so," said Carpenter, hitting .276 with 13 home runs in 56 games. "The only constant is Jesus Christ. That's what my hope is in. And then He gives me a night like tonight. It's such a blessing."

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