Maris Watch

Tracking the pursuit of baseball’s single-season home run record of 61 set by Roger Maris in 1961.

MARIS

42

Home Runs in Game 112: 1

Games to Go: 50

MCGWIRE

45

Home Runs in Game 112: 0

Games to Go: 50

IN THE CHASE

* SAMMY SOSA, Chicago Cubs

42 HR (0 on Tuesday), 48 games to go

* KEN GRIFFEY JR., Seattle

41 HR (0 on Tuesday), 50 games to go

* GREG VAUGHN, San Diego

39 HR (1 on Tuesday), 49 games to go