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Yasiel Puig decided to show off nearly every tool he had in the Dodgers win

It's been relatively quiet on the Yasiel Puig front this season. Whether injured, down in the Minors or just not playing on an everyday basis, we've been robbed of the beautiful magic the Dodgers outfielder brings to the game. So, during the Dodgers' 9-3 win over the Giants on Wednesday, he decided to make up for lost time and give us everything he has at once.
Arm: In the top of the first inning, he made a beautiful, Statcast™-measured 257-foot throw from deep right field to try to nab Denard Span at home plate. Unfortunately, Carlos Ruiz couldn't hold onto the ball. Maybe it was too beautiful to be harnessed inside a glove? Maybe it needed to be free forever?

Power: In the bottom half of the first, he hit a three-run home run to give the Dodgers a 4-1 lead -- and tossed his bat aside like he was throwing kindling into a dinger-breathing fire:

Fielding/Running: Finally, in the fourth inning, he made a great runing catch and did a mini Bo Jackson run up the wall. The play delighted Vin Scully, who exclaimed "Viva Cuba!" and "Viva Yasiel!" as Puig ran off the field:

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