Thome ties Mantle for 14th on HR list (AP)

Courtesy Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Sun, 08/31/2008 - 17:36

Chicago White Sox's Jim Thome, right, is congratulated by teammate Carlos Quentin after Thome hit a two-run home run during the first inning of their 4-2 win over the Boston Red Sox in a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sunday, Aug. 31, 2008.<br /><br />This was his 536th career home run that moves him into a tie with Mickey Mantle for 14th on the career home run list.<br /><br />

Jim Thome knew how much the Chicago White Sox needed a win. He helped them get one with a memorable homer.

Thome hit a two-run shot in the first inning to match Mickey Mantle for 14th place with 536 career homers, and Chicago beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Sunday to end a three-game losing streak.

"To tie Mickey Mantle, you're speechless.


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