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Alex Gordon hits MLB's record-setting 5,694th HR of season
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MLB sets new record for home runs in a season
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Alex Gordon Sets MLB Record With 5,694th Home Run of Season - Stadium
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MLB sets new record for home runs in a season
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MLB single-season HR record set in 2017
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Alex Gordon hits MLB's record-setting 5,694th home run of season
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Juicy stat: MLB sets record for most home runs in a season