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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1998
Page
7
Greg McMichael pitched the eighth and John Franco secured his 33rd save in relief. Tony Phillips homered for the Mets as they held on for the win.
A rapid appraisal of Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa records highlights their chase for big numbers. McGwire's 61st home run trailblazes history while Ruth and Maris figure in past feats. The piece riffs on media hype and fan obsession, urging focus on the broadcasts.
Ken Griffey Jr. homered twice in Seattle's 11-1 win over Baltimore to join Mark McGwire and Babe Ruth as the only players with 50 or more homers in consecutive seasons. His 449-foot homer in the fifth followed by a sixth-inning grand slam gave Seattle a commanding victory.
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