Barry Bonds sets a new National League mark reaching base in 15 consecutive plate appearances

Barry Bonds sets a new National League mark reaching base in 15 consecutive plate appearances

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Giants outfielder Barry Bonds sets a new National League mark reaching base in 15 consecutive plate appearances. His five singles, two doubles, two homers and six walks during the streak breaks Dodger Pedro Guerrero’s mark of 14 established in 1983. Armando Rios hits home runs for his first two major league hits. Expos’ third baseman Shane Andrews accomplished the same feat on April 27 and 28 in 1995.

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Mark McGwire becomes the third and quickest player in major league history to hit 60 home runs in a season. ‘Big Mac’ accomplishes the feat in 141 games, as compared to Babe Ruth (154) and Roger Maris (159).

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Mark McGwire becomes the third and quickest player in major league history to hit 60 home runs in a season. ‘Big Mac’ accomplishes the feat in 141 games, as compared to Babe Ruth (154) and Roger Maris (159).

Giant rookie Armando Rios hits home runs for his first two major league hits. Expos third baseman Shane Andrews accomplished the same feat on April 27 and 28 in 1995.

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Giant rookie Armando Rios hits home runs for his first two major league hits. Expos third baseman Shane Andrews accomplished the same feat on April 27 and 28 in 1995.

Sammy Sosa hits home run #58 in Chicago’s 8 – 4 win over the Pirates, as the Cubs maintain their lead in the race for the wild card spot.

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Sammy Sosa hits home run #58 in Chicago’s 8 – 4 win over the Pirates, as the Cubs maintain their lead in the race for the wild card spot.