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Minnesota Twins' Jim Thome watches his 600th career home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Monday, Aug. 15, 2011, in Detroit.
Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011

Open quoteHitting home runs can be very difficult. It's a very, very special night.Close quote

  • JIM THOME,
  • designated hitter for the Minnesota Twins, after hitting his 600th home run; he is only the eighth player in major-league history to reach the milestone
Photo: Duane Burleson / AP | Source: MLB