Chasing History

Barry Bonds and Luis Gonzalez are in pursuit of Mark McGwire’s major league record 70 home runs, set in 1998:

HOME RUNS AFTER . . .

119 GAMES

BARRY BONDS 2001: 51

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119 GAMES

LUIS GONZALEZ 2001: 45

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119 GAMES

MARK McGWIRE 1998: 47

* Bonds update: The Giant left fielder homered Tuesday against Florida.

* Gonzalez update: The Diamondback left fielder homered against Pittsburgh.

* Factoid: In 1998, McGwire hit his 51st home run in the Cardinals’ 126th game.