Carlos DelGado’s 400th career home run, his second of the game, proves to be significant when his fourth inning grand slam dramatically closes the gap in the Mets’ eventual 8-7 comeback victory over the Cardinals at Shea Stadium. The bases-loaded home run is New York’s ninth of the season, establishing a new club record.

On August 23, 2006 — Carlos DelGado’s 400th career home run, his second of the game, proves to be significant when his fourth inning grand slam dramatically closes the gap in the Mets’ eventual 8-7 comeback victory over the Cardinals at Shea Stadium. The bases-loaded home run is New York’s ninth of the season, establishing a new club record.


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