Sammy Blasts Homer in Chicago

Aging slugger now just nine away from 600
By J. Kelman,  Newser User
Posted Apr 18, 2007 10:49 PM CDT
Sammy Blasts Homer in Chicago
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It was just like 1998. Sammy Sosa’s 3-run homer, number 591 of his career, propelled his team to an 8-1 win over the White Sox last night in Chicago. Only this time, it was on the North Side, Sosa was wearing a Rangers uniform, and the fans were booing him.

The always-confident right fielder was pleased to have success in the town he called home for so many years. “Definitely that moment was a moment I have to feel great,” Sosa said after. White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen remained unimpressed. “I’m not scared of Sammy,” he said. (More Sammy Sosa stories.)

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