He wasn’t just chasing another 30/30 season that night in Philadelphia.
On August 19, 2006, Alfonso Soriano stole his 30th base of the season during the Nationals’ win over the Phillies, giving him his fourth career 30/30 season. That made Soriano the only player besides Bobby and Barry Bonds to accomplish the feat at least four times, and he wasn’t finished adding to the chase. With his 39th homer already in hand and another rare statistical milestone within reach, Soriano suddenly had baseball history closing in from two different directions.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage:
Soriano was int he club but the father-son Bonds duo were still once step further
Soriano reveals the next exclusive club he’d set his sights on joining
Another unusual statistical milestone sat one swing away
🕵️ Replay Today: May 9, 1976
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Reggie Jackson had a big day against a former teammate and his future team
The Giants extended their skid and found themselves in the basement of the NL West with Atlanta
A 20-year-old shortstop had one baseball executive already suggesting he could become an all-time great.
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