MARIS WATCH: 61

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 114: 1

Games to Go: 48

McGwire: 45

Home Runs Friday: 0

Games to Go: 48

IN THE CHASE

* SAMMY SOSA, Chicago Cubs

43 HR (0 on Friday), 46 games to go

* KEN GRIFFEY JR., Seattle

41 HR (0 on Friday), 48 games to go

* GREG VAUGHN, San Diego

39 HR (0 on Thursday), 47 games to go