homers

All it may take for him to be among the league leaders in homers is a few days with the wind blowing out at Wrigley Field.

Who can shake cold starts at hot corner? 2007

Tracy, who tied a career high in homers, is hitting .396

USATODAY.com 2005

The Phillies led the National League in homers for the second straight season with a franchise-record 224 but they had only gone deep twice in this series before Shane Victorino (FSY) sent a 99 mph fastball from Ubaldo Jimenez (FSY) into the Rockies 'bullpen in the first.

Phils rally past Rox to advance to NLCS vs. Dodgers 2009

The Yankees and Phillies, who led their leagues in homers and runs scored, are hitting .227 in the first two games, with Alex Rodriguez and Howard striking out a combined 12 times in 17 at-bats.

Series even: Burnett outduels Yankees nemesis Martinez 2009

Carlos Pena tied for the league lead in homers despite missing the final four weeks of the season with a broken finger.

Tampa Bay Rays bullpen was key in 2008 run, again in 2010 2010

Rice, an eight-time All-Star and 1978 American League MVP, led the AL in homers three times.

Strong, silent type, Jim Rice is Hall of Fame bound 2009

Cards are 11-5 and Albert leads the NL in homers (6) and RBI (21) while batting .345, slugging .724, only striking out 4 times and amassing an OPS of 1.184!

A-Poo 2009

Notes: Batters lead majors in homers, slugging percentage and Ks. MILWAUKEE

Power rankings: Rays hold off Yanks again for top spot 2010

"We'll put up a lot of runs again," said Ryan Howard, who leads the majors in homers (198) and RBI (572) over the last four seasons.

Recovering Brad Lidge aims to rebound after woeful 2009 2010

Notes: Excellent pitching but lagging way behind in homers and average.

Power rankings: Rays hold off Yanks again for top spot 2010