Phillies rookie Marlon Anderson hits a pinch home run in his first major league at bat to become the 14th player in history to do so. The Phils and Mets combine for nine homers – Philadelphia has a team-record 7 – in the 16 – 4 Phils win. Four different players homer twice: Jermaine Allensworth for New York and Rico Brogna, Kevin Sefcik, and Bobby Estalella for the Phils.

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On September 8, 1998 — Phillies rookie Marlon Anderson hits a pinch home run in his first major league at bat to become the 14th player in history to do so. The Phils and Mets combine for nine homers – Philadelphia has a team-record 7 – in the 16 – 4 Phils win. Four different players homer twice: Jermaine Allensworth for New York and Rico Brogna, Kevin Sefcik, and Bobby Estalella for the Phils.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 8
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