Maris Watch

L.A. Times Archives

July 23, 1998 12 AM PT

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

McGWIRE

43 Home Runs

Tuesday: 0

Games to Go: 62

GRIFFEY

40 Home Runs

Tuesday: 0

Games to Go: 61

SOSA

37 Home Runs

Tuesday: 1

Games to Go: 62

With 61 games to go in 1961, Roger Maris had 40 home runs.