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May 16, 1998: Mike Piazza's Marlins debut overshadowed by Mark McGwire's impressive home run – Society for American Baseball Research
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May 17, 1998: Brian Jordan's five-hit game overshadows Mike Piazza's first Marlins start – Society for American Baseball Research
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May 18, 1998: Mike Piazza triples, but is more impressed by another Mark McGwire homer – Society for American Baseball Research
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What you need to know about Sosa-McGwire home run chase before watching 'Long Gone Summer' - ESPN
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What you need to know about Sosa-McGwire home run chase before watching 'Long Gone Summer' - ESPN
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The McGwire-Sosa home run chase helped make 1998 one of MLB's wildest seasons ever - ESPN