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Blast Puts Cristofolini Atop Home Run List Sunday, June 22nd , 1958 Adrien Cristofolini has long been known as a big bopper. Now he owns the all-time home run record, having blasted number 23 at Team Grounds today. The Aurich star broke the record held by Brent Waymouth. Cristofolini reportedly received a congratulatory phone call after the game from top North Sea Baseball League officials. "Congratulations messages are coming in from everywhere," Cristofolini said. "It's incredible." The Steelmen will hold a special ceremony for Cristofolini at a later date. Adrien Cristofolini grounded out in the 1st, hit an RBI single in the 2nd, grounded out in the 4th, grounded out in the 7th and homered off Jay Admiraal in the 8th. This season, Cristofolini is hitting .327 with 51 hits, 12 home runs, 31 RBIs, scored 31 runs and played in 39 games. |
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