Thome hits career home run No. 499
Posted September 11, 2007 11:00 pm
Jim Thome took another step toward history today.
The White Sox' 37-year-old designated hitter led off the fourth inning with a solo home run to right field off Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Jake Westbrook.
The 366-foot blast gives Thome 499 home runs for his career.
Thome is one homer away from becoming the 23rd player in major-league history to reach the 500 plateau. Frank Thomas of the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez also hit their 500th home runs this season.
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