With over 300 games left to play in the season, Major League Baseball sets a new record for most home runs when Alex Gordon hits #5,964 for the season, eclipsing the mark set in 2000. If players maintain their pace over the remaining two weeks, the final total should be over 6,100.

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On September 19, 2017 — With over 300 games left to play in the season, Major League Baseball sets a new record for most home runs when Alex Gordon hits #5,964 for the season, eclipsing the mark set in 2000. If players maintain their pace over the remaining two weeks, the final total should be over 6,100.

 

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