Home Run History Hunters

08/23/2022 Home Run History Hunters

By: Jeff Yoder

Aaron Judge & Albert Pujols Go Deep in History-Hunting Home-Run Seasons

The home run history books could be getting a re-write! Two heavy-hitters are nearing historic marks as the 2022 MLB season reaches the final six weeks. Both Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge went yard on Monday night. Pujols cranked home run No. 693 as his chase for 700 comes down to the wire in his final season. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge raked No. 47 of the season off Max Scherzer to help the Yankees beat the Mets (4-2). No other hitters have more than 34 home runs this season, but Judge is on pace for 62 homers — which would give him the all-time record behind a list of players with a steroid-era asterisk.

 

60 HR Seasons in MLB History

1. Barry Bonds (73)

2. Mark McGwire (70, 65)

3. Sammy Sosa (66, 64, 63)

4. Roger Maris (61)

5. Babe Ruth (60)

 

Watch: Aaron Judge Hits 47th Home Run

Watch: Albert Pujols Hits Career Home Run No. 693

 

MLB Quick-Hitters

 

Subway Series Reload: The Yankees beat the Mets (4-2) in Game 1 of a two-game Subway Series this week thanks to Judge’s third-inning blast. The Yankees rocked Max Scherzer to win their second straight after a major skid.

 

Triple-Play TwinsThe Twins turned a triple-play for the second time this season on Monday, but they lost to the Rangers (2-1). Minnesota owns five of the last 14 triple-plays in the MLB over the last three years.

 

Montgomery Throws CG Shutout: Cardinals ace Jordan Montgomery tossed the best game of his career on Monday, blanking the Cubs in a complete-game shutout (1-0). Montgomery struck out seven while allowing just one hit while Pujols’ home run marked the game’s only score.

 

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