Griffey hits career home run No. 597 (AP)

 
Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 597th career homer in the first inning Wednesday off Houston's Chris Sampson. The solo shot was his fourth of the season and his first in a span of 22 at-bats. He needs three to become only the sixth player in major league history to reach 600, joining Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, Babe Ruth, Willie Mays and Sammy Sosa. [link]

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