PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION’S HOME RUN CHALLENGE UPDATE
– As of End of Day, June 11th, 2026
Top Headlines
- 207 Total Home Runs (27 total on 6/11/2026)
- June 11th was a Thursday with eight games on the board, and the home run ball kept showing up in all the right places. The biggest offensive performance of the day belonged to the Detroit Tigers, who absolutely demolished the Minnesota Twins 11–0 in a six-homer barrage that left nothing to the imagination. DET 3B Colt Keith was the standout, going deep and driving in three runs, while DET 1B Spencer Torkelson, DET 2B Gleyber Torres, DET 2B Zach McKinstry, DET LF Riley Greene, and DET RF Wenceel Pérez each added home runs of their own to give Detroit six on the day as DET SP Keider Montero cruised through 6.1 scoreless innings and the Tigers never looked back. The Dodgers bounced back from Wednesday’s stunning loss at PNC Park by taking the series finale 8–6, LAD DH Shohei Ohtani going deep and driving in one run as the Dodgers built a five-run lead through four innings before the Pirates rallied back with PIT 2B Brandon Lowe and PIT C Rafael Flores Jr. each homering to make it interesting, with LAD RP Jack Dreyer earning the win and LAD RP Tanner Scott locking it down for the save. Over at Citi Field, the Mets finally snapped their losing streak against the Cardinals with a 5–4 comeback win, NYM LF Juan Soto launching a home run and driving in one run, NYM 3B Bo Bichette going deep for two RBI, and NYM 1B Jared Young adding a two-run blast to account for all five Mets runs via the home run, while STL 1B Alec Burleson, STL LF Lars Nootbaar, and STL C Jimmy Crooks each went yard in a losing effort and NYM RP Devin Williams slammed the door for the save. At Camden Yards, the Orioles took the series from the Mariners 7–5 behind home runs from BAL RF Colton Cowser and BAL 1B Pete Alonso, the latter connecting for a two-run blast with BAL C Adley Rutschman driving in three more, while SEA RF Luke Raley, SEA 2B Cole Young, and SEA DH Dominic Canzone each went deep for Seattle in a game that saw BAL SP Kyle Bradish allow five runs on three home runs before BAL RP Tyler Wells rescued the bullpen with three brilliant scoreless innings to close it out. At Coors Field, the Cubs bounced back from Tuesday’s loss with a 9–3 win, CHC RF Seiya Suzuki going deep for four RBI and CHC 3B Alex Bregman and CHC C Carson Kelly each adding home runs, while COL C Brett Sullivan and COL 1B Cole Carrigg went yard in a losing effort for Colorado.
- LA Gets Its Revenge, Ohtani Provides the Spark
- The Los Angeles Dodgers took back the series with an 8–6 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park, with LAD DH Shohei Ohtani going deep and driving in one run as part of a five-run swing through the first four innings that gave the Dodgers a cushion they ultimately needed. PIT 2B Brandon Lowe and PIT C Rafael Flores Jr. each answered with home runs of their own as Pittsburgh battled back to within two before LAD RP Tanner Scott closed the door with 1.1 scoreless innings for the save, while PIT SP Mitch Keller absorbed the loss after allowing five runs on a home run in four rough innings and LAD RP Jack Dreyer earned the win.
- Los Angeles (D) is now 44-25 and sits at 1st in the NL West.
- Pittsburgh is now 34-34 and sits at 3rd in the NL Central.
- Alonso and Cowser Power Baltimore to a Series Win
- The Baltimore Orioles took the series from the Seattle Mariners with a 7–5 win at Camden Yards, BAL 1B Pete Alonso delivering the big blow with a tworun home run and BAL RF Colton Cowser adding a solo shot to give the Orioles two home runs on the day while BAL C Adley Rutschman drove in three more runs through contact. Seattle answered with three home runs of their own, SEA RF Luke Raley going deep for two RBI, SEA 2B Cole Young adding a solo blast, and SEA DH Dominic Canzone hitting one of his own, but BAL RP Tyler Wells was unhittable in relief, throwing three scoreless innings on zero hits to close it out for the win after SEA SP Bryan Woo surrendered seven runs and two home runs over five innings and took the loss.
- Baltimore is now 33-35 and sits at 4th in the AL East.
- Seattle is now 36-33 and sits at 1st in the AL West.
- New York Finally Breaks Through With an All-Home-Run Offense
- The New York Mets snapped their three-game losing streak against the Cardinals with a gutsy 5–4 win at Citi Field, and every single one of their five runs came via home runs. NYM 1B Jared Young delivered the biggest swing with a two-run blast in the seventh that proved to be the go-ahead hit, NYM 3B Bo Bichette added a two-run shot earlier in the game, and NYM LF Juan Soto went deep for one RBI to round out a three-homer effort for New York. STL 1B Alec Burleson, STL LF Lars Nootbaar, and STL C Jimmy Crooks each went yard for the Cardinals in a losing effort, with NYM RP Brooks Raley earning the win and NYM RP Devin Williams nailing down the save while STL RP JoJo Romero took the loss after allowing a go-ahead home run in 1.1 innings.
- New York (M) is now 30-37 and sits at 5th in the NL East.
- St. Louis is now 36-29 and sits at 2nd in the NL Central.
- Suzuki Puts on a Show at Coors Field
- The Chicago Cubs bounced back from Tuesday’s loss with a convincing 9–3 win at Coors Field, with CHC RF Seiya Suzuki turning in the best individual performance of the afternoon by going deep and driving in four runs to singlehandedly match Colorado’s entire run total before the Rockies added a late run. CHC 3B Alex Bregman added a home run and two RBI and CHC C Carson Kelly chipped in a blast of his own to give Chicago three home runs on the day, while COL C Brett Sullivan went deep twice and COL 1B Cole Carrigg added a solo shot to give Colorado three home runs in a losing cause. CHC SP Edward Cabrera earned the win with 5.1 innings of two-run ball, while COL SP Ryan Feltner absorbed the loss after allowing six runs and a home run in 4.1 innings.
- Chicago is now 35-32 and sits at 3rd in the NL Central.
- Colorado is now 20-48 and sits at 5th in the NL West.
- Detroit Turns Comerica Into a Home Run Derby
- The Detroit Tigers put on one of the most dominant offensive performances of the HRC season, dismantling the Minnesota Twins 11–0 behind a staggering six home runs that left Minnesota’s pitching staff with nowhere to hide. DET 3B Colt Keith led the way with a home run and three RBI, while DET 1B Spencer Torkelson, DET 2B Gleyber Torres, DET 2B Zach McKinstry, DET LF Riley Greene, and DET RF Wenceel Pérez each went deep to complete the six-homer barrage and render the Twins completely powerless against a Detroit lineup firing on all cylinders. DET SP Keider Montero was equally dominant on the mound, cruising through 6.1 scoreless innings on four hits to earn the win, while MIN SP Zebby Matthews absorbed a brutal loss after giving up seven runs and three home runs in six innings and MIN C Alex Jackson was pressed into pitching duty in the eighth and promptly surrendered two more.
- Detroit is now 29-39 and sits at 4th in the AL Central.
- Minnesota is now 30-39 and sits at 3rd in the AL Central.
Important Stats:
| Top Teams in Home Runs during HRC | # of HRs during HRC | Bottom Five Teams in Home Runs During HRC | # of HRs during HRC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. ATH | 18 | 1. MIA/TB | 3 |
| 2. MIL/SF/DET | 13 | 2. KC/ATL/SD | 4 |
| 3. BAL | 12 | 3. CLE, SEA, AZ, CHC, COL | 5 |
| 4. WAS/STL | 11 | 4. LAA, BOS, TOR, HOU, PIT | 6 |
| Top Players in Home Runs during HRC | # of HRs |
|---|---|
| 1. Nick Kurtz, 1B, ATH, Matt Chapman, 3B, SF, STL 1B Alec Burleson | 4 |
| 2. PHI LF Brandon Marsh, WSH 1B Luis GaBAL 1B Pete Alonso, LAD DH Shohei Ohtani, PHI LF Brandon Marsh, WSH 1B Luis García Jr., SD C Freddy Fermin, MIL 2B Brice Turang, ATH LF Tyler Soderstrom, BAL RF Colton Cowser, CIN 2B Matt McLain, COL RF Hunter Goodman, LAA SS Zach Neto | 3 |
| All-Time Leader HRs | Player | HRs | Career Span | # of Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Barry Bonds | 762 | 22 years | 2,986 | |
| 2. Hank Aaron | 755 | 23 years | 3,298 | |
| 3. Babe Ruth | 714 | 22 years | 2,503 | |
| 4. Albert Pujols | 703 | 22 years | 3,080 | |
| 5. Alex Rodriguez | 696 | 22 years | 2,784 | |
| 6. Willie Mays | 660 | 22 years | 2,992 | |
| 7. Ken Griffey Jr. | 630 | 22 years | 2,543 | |
| 8. Jim Thome | 612 | 22 years | 2,543 | |
| 9. Sammy Sosa | 609 | 18 years | 2,354 | |
| 10. Frank Robinson | 586 | 21 years | 2,808 | |
| 11. Mark McGwire | 583 | 16 years | 1,874 | |
| 12. Harmon Killebrew | 573 | 22 years | 2,435 | |
| 13. Rafael Palmiero | 569 | 18 years | 2,831 | |
| 14. Reggie Jackson | 563 | 21 years | 2,820 | |
| 15. Manny Ramirez | 555 | 19 years | 2,302 | |
| 16. Mike Schmidt | 548 | 18 years | 2,404 | |
| 17. David Ortiz | 541 | 20 years | 2,408 | |
| 18. Mickey Mantle | 536 | 18 years | 2,401 | |
| 19. Jimmie Foxx | 534 | 20 years | 2,317 | |
| 20. Willie McCovey | 521 | 22 years | 2,588 | |
| 20. Frank Thomas | 521 | 19 years | 2,322 | |
| 20. Ted Williams | 521 | 22 years | 2,292 |
| All-Time Leader HRs (Active) | Player | HRs | Career Span | # of Games |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Giancarlo Stanton | 456 | 17 | 1,750 | |
| 2. Mike Trout | 418 | 16 | 1,711 | |
| 3. Aaron Judge | 385 | 11 | 1,204 | |
| 4. Manny Machado | 380 | 14 | 1,954 | |
| 5. Paul Goldschmidt | 379 | 16 | 2,112 | |
| 6. Freddie Freeman | 377 | 17 | 2,240 | |
| 7. Bryce Harper | 377 | 15 | 1,848 | |
| 8. Kyle Schwarber | 363 | 12 | 1,351 | |
| 9. Nolan Arenado | 361 | 14 | 1,845 | |
| 10. Carlos Santana | 335 | 17 | 2,212 |
Other Fun Facts:
- The 2019 Atlanta Braves hit more home runs in the month of June – 56 – than any other team in history.
- In 2017, the Cincinnati Reds Scooter Gennett became one of the unlikeliest players to hit four home runs in a single game; Gennett hit his record-tying home runs in an HRC game.
- The Atlanta Braves (2023) and Minnesota Twins (2019) hit 307 home runs each in a single season, more than any team in history.
- Babe Ruth led the American League in home runs 12 times; the first time was in 1918 when he hit 11 home runs (and won 13 games as a pitcher).
- In 2021, Miguel Cabrera became the last MLB player to top 500 home runs; 34-year old Giancarlo Stanton is the current active leader with 408.
- Mark McGwire hit more home runs per at bat – 10.61 – than any player in history. Aaron Judge (11.9) and Pete Alonso (13.27) have the best ratios among current players.
- Sammy Sosa has 3 of the 6 seasons with the most HRs hit, hitting 66 in 1998, 63 in 1999, and 64 in 2001. However, he never once lead the major leagues in home runs. Despite his prowess as a power hitter, he was surpassed in all 3 seasons, in the 1998-99 seasons by Mark McGwire, and in 2001 by Barry Bonds.
- Weirdly enough, no one has ever hit 55 HRs in a season.
- Hitting a grand slam is incredibly impressive enough. Hitting multiple in the same game is nearly unheard of. Even more absurd, multiple grand slams in the same inning? Only one player has accomplished that feat – and that is Fernando Tatis. On April 23rd, 1999, he hit two grand slams as a member of the St. Louis Cardinals, facing the Los Angeles Dodgers that day. His son, Fernando Tatis Jr, is now a superstar outfielder for the San Diego Padres.
- The first Home Run was hit by the Chicago White Stockings infielder, Ross Barnes, on May 2, 1876. Despite being nearly 150 years ago, the Chicago White Stockings are still an MLB team – but not the White Sox. The White Stockings actually became the Chicago Cubs.
- Andy “Pepper” Oyler, known as a small player, had the shortest home run in baseball history – an [astonishing] 24-inch home run. As the story goes, the weather conditions in Minnesota were poor that day, and the hard-hit ball went directly into the mud in front of the plate. By the time they had found the ball, Oyler had cleared the bases, for an inside the park home run.
- What’s perhaps more impressive than hitting any Home Run or Grand Slam? Robbing one! How about Mike Cameron, former All-Star and gold glover, known as being one of the only players to amass 250 home runs and 250 steals in their career. On May 2, 2002, not only did he hit 4 Home Runs in the game, with his 5th hit missing the wall by just feet, making it all the way to the warning track, he also robbed a home run.
