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06-26-2009, 05:02 PM
Despite his on and off the field struggles, Dominican ball player Alex Rodriguez hit his 563rd career home run yesterday, tying him with baseball great Reggie Jackson at 11th place on the all-time home runs list. Rodriguez hit the homer off Braves right-hander Derek Lowe.
On the milestone Jackson said, "I am glad to see him tie it, maybe it will take some of the pressure off. I want to see him do well, he has been struggling."
Rodriguez is now only six dingers away from passing Rafael Palmeiro for 10th on the all-time homeruns list.
The milestone could be a jolt for Rodriguez who has been struggling at the plate and in the field this season. Rodriguez has a total of 33 hits, 10 homeruns, 34 RBI and a batting average of .223. His batting average of during the 2009 season is nine points lower than his previous season low, which was .232, during his second season, in 1995.
Adding to the pressures on Rodriguez is talk that without the potential use of performance enhancers Rodriguez will not be able to recapture his MVP quality performance. There is also speculation that his age, 34, and his off-season hip surgery could also hamper his career.
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On the milestone Jackson said, "I am glad to see him tie it, maybe it will take some of the pressure off. I want to see him do well, he has been struggling."
Rodriguez is now only six dingers away from passing Rafael Palmeiro for 10th on the all-time homeruns list.
The milestone could be a jolt for Rodriguez who has been struggling at the plate and in the field this season. Rodriguez has a total of 33 hits, 10 homeruns, 34 RBI and a batting average of .223. His batting average of during the 2009 season is nine points lower than his previous season low, which was .232, during his second season, in 1995.
Adding to the pressures on Rodriguez is talk that without the potential use of performance enhancers Rodriguez will not be able to recapture his MVP quality performance. There is also speculation that his age, 34, and his off-season hip surgery could also hamper his career.
More... (http://www.dr1.com/index.html#8)