MARIS WATCH: 61

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

McGWIRE: 40

Home Runs Wednesday: 0

Games to Go: 69

GRIFFEY: 39

Home Runs Wednesday: 0

Games to Go: 67

SOSA: 35

Home Runs Wednesday: 0

Games to Go: 68

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With 67 games to go in 1961, Roger Maris had 38 home runs.