The Cubs defeat the Reds, 9 – 2, with the aid of Sammy Sosa’s 52nd home run in the 3rd inning.

On August 26, 1998 — The Cubs defeat the Reds, 9 – 2, with the aid of Sammy Sosa’s 52nd home run in the 3rd inning.

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