Sammy Sosa

Cubs: Third baseman Kevin Orie was a late scratch because he is still bothered by a sore left middle finger, which forced him to miss three games last week. Sammy Sosa, who agreed Friday to a $42.5 million, four-year contract extension, was 1-for-17 in the four-game series.Pub Date: 6/30/97

HittingChris Gomez, Padres: 2 HRs.Sammy Sosa, Cubs: 2 HRs, 5 RBIs.Jeff Kent, Giants: 5 RBIs, HR.Charlie Hayes, Giants: 5 RBIs.PitchingGreg Maddux, Braves: 9 innings, 2 runs, 5 hits, 10 strikeouts.Pub Date: 6/02/98

HittingTravis Lee, Diamondbacks: 5 RBIs, 2 HRs.Andruw Jones, Braves: 2 HRs.Javy Lopez, Braves: 2 HRs, 4 RBIs.Jeromy Burnitz, Brewers: 2 HRs.Sammy Sosa, Cubs: 4 RBIs, HR.PitchingJeff Juden, Brewers: 9 innings, 1 run, 5 hits.Pub Date: 6/14/98

Tracking the pursuit of Roger Maris' record of 61 home runs in 1961:............... HR ..... Proj.Mark McGwire .. 42 .... 70Last night: 1-for-3, 0 HRKen Griffey ... 39 ..... 64Last night: 1-for-3, 0 HRSammy Sosa .... 36 ..... 60Last night: 0-for-5, 0 HRPub Date: 7/20/98