PROSTATE CANCER FOUNDATION’S HOME RUN CHALLENGE UPDATE
– As of End of Day, June 13th, 2026
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- 292 Total Home Runs (46 total on 6/13 /2026)
- June 13th was a full 15-game Saturday slate, and there was no shortage of drama from first pitch to last. The most back-and-forth game of the day was the Philadelphia Phillies edging the Milwaukee Brewers 9–8 in a slugfest that had five lead changes and produced three home runs, with MIL LF Jackson Chourio going absolutely berserk by going deep twice and driving in four runs, and PHI C J.T. Realmuto answering with a home run and four RBI of his own while PHI 2B Edmundo Sosa added a solo shot before PHI RP Jhoan Duran slammed the door for the save. The Astros and Royals continued their back-and-forth series with Houston grinding out another 8–7 win at Kauffman Stadium, HOU 2B Jose Altuve, HOU CF Brice Matthews, HOU CF Jake Meyers, and HOU 1B Christian Walker all going deep to give the Astros four home runs as KC SP Noah Cameron surrendered two of them in a toughluck loss. The Cardinals took the opener of Saturday’s doubleheader against the Twins 9–6 behind four home runs, STL DH Ivan Herrera going deep twice and driving in three runs, STL 1B Blaze Jordan adding a home run and three RBI, and STL RF Jordan Walker chipping in a blast, with MIN CF Byron Buxton and MIN 3B Royce Lewis each going yard in a losing cause before Minnesota turned around and won the nightcap 6 to the Cardinals’ 9 in a reversal. The Dodgers got their Yamamoto-fueled revenge over the White Sox 7–1, LAD DH Shohei Ohtani and LAD 3B Max Muncy each going deep while Yoshinobu Yamamoto was untouchable through 8.1 innings. The Angels shut out the Rays 8–0 behind a gem from LAA SP Jose Soriano, with LAA LF Jose Siri providing the only home run of the game, and the Cubs handled the Giants for the second straight night 6–1 at Oracle Park, CHC CF Pete CrowArmstrong, CHC 2B Pedro Ramirez, and CHC LF Ian Happ each going deep in a well-rounded offensive showing while SF SP Trevor McDonald lasted just 3.2 innings and took the loss.
- Yamamoto Deals, Muncy Goes Deep Twice, and the Dodgers Get Their Revenge
- The Los Angeles Dodgers evened the series with the Chicago White Sox in emphatic fashion, winning 7–1 behind a near-masterpiece from LAD SP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who was as good as any pitcher in baseball on Saturday afternoon. Yamamoto went 8.1 innings, allowed just one hit and one earned run, struck out seven batters, and did not issue a single walk in a performance that had the White Sox completely baffled from the first pitch to the last. LAD 3B Max Muncy was the offensive story, going deep twice and driving in four runs to give the Dodgers all the support Yamamoto needed, while LAD DH Shohei Ohtani added a home run and an RBI and LAD RF Kyle Tucker chipped in two more RBI through contact. CWS CF Tristan Peters provided the lone home run for Chicago, a solo shot in the ninth that barely put a dent in what was a thoroughly dominant performance by the Dodgers. CWS SP Sean Burke took the loss after four rough innings allowing four runs on two home runs, and after Friday night’s loss, the Dodgers came out Saturday looking like a team with a point to prove.
- Los Angeles is now 46-26 and sits at 1st in the NL West.
- Chicago is now 37-33 and sits at 2nd in the AL Central.
- Herrera and Jordan Torch Minnesota’s Bullpen in a Seven-Run Seventh
- The St. Louis Cardinals won the rubber game of the series over the Minnesota Twins 9–6 in a game that was tied heading into the seventh inning before completely blowing open in one devastating frame. STL DH Ivan Herrera was the offensive star of the afternoon, going deep twice and driving in three runs in a dominant two-home-run performance that gave St. Louis its offensive backbone, while STL 1B Blaze Jordan added a home run and three RBI and STL RF Jordan Walker chipped in a blast as well to give the Cardinals four home runs on the day. MIN CF Byron Buxton went deep for his third home run in as many games, and MIN 3B Royce Lewis and MIN 2B Luke Keaschall each added home runs as well to give Minnesota three of their own, but MIN RP Justin Lawrence imploded in the seventh, allowing four runs including two home runs in just 0.2 innings and taking the loss as St. Louis erupted for five runs in that decisive frame. STL RP Matt Svanson closed it out with 1.2 scoreless innings for the win.
- St. Louis is now 39-30 and sits at 2nd in the NL Central.
- Minnesota is now 32-41 and sits at 3rd in the AL Central.
- The HRC Crew Got a Cubs Statement at Oracle Park
- The PCF Home Run Challenge crew was on hand at Oracle Park for this one, and the Chicago Cubs put on exactly the kind of show that makes the Home Run Challenge tour worth following, winning their second straight game against the Giants 6–1 behind three home runs and a dominant pitching performance from CHC RP Ben Brown. CHC CF Pete Crow-Armstrong led the way, going deep for one RBI and going 3-for-5 with two runs scored in an all-around standout effort, while CHC 2B Pedro Ramirez and CHC LF Ian Happ each added home runs of their own to round out Chicago’s threehomer night. SF SP Trevor McDonald was roughed up early, allowing four runs and one home run in 3.2 innings before SF RP Reiver Sanmartin came on and surrendered two more home runs in 1.1 innings, making it a thoroughly forgettable evening on the mound for the Giants. Ben Brown was the story of the night from a pitching standpoint, going a full five innings in relief on just one earned run with three strikeouts to earn the win, as the HRC crew witnessed another strong performance from a Cubs lineup that is quietly starting to find its stride.
- Chicago (C) is now 37-34 and sits at 3rd in the NL Central.
- San Francisco is now 28-43 and sits at 4th in the NL West.
- San Diego Erupts for Five Home Runs to Even the Series
- The San Diego Padres answered Friday’s loss with a convincing 9–3 victory at Camden Yards, pounding five home runs and jumping out to a four-run lead in the first inning that Baltimore never came close to erasing. SD 2B Samad Taylor was the offensive headliner, going deep and driving in three runs on three hits in a breakout afternoon, while SD 3B Manny Machado, SD CF Jackson Merrill, SD C Rodolfo Durán, and SD 1B Gavin Sheets each added home runs of their own to complete San Diego’s five-homer barrage. BAL 1B Pete Alonso provided the lone home run for Baltimore, a two-run shot that at least kept things respectable, but BAL SP Trey Gibson was too leaky early, allowing six runs and two home runs in 4.1 innings before taking the loss, and BAL RP Albert Suárez wasn’t much better in relief, surrendering three home runs over four innings. SD SP Randy Vásquez earned the win with five solid innings on two runs.
- San Diego is now 37-33 and sits at 2nd in the NL West.
- Baltimore is now 34-39 and sits at 4th in the AL East.
- Four Houston Home Runs Enough to Hold Off a Scrappy Royals Squad
- The Houston Astros grinded out an 8–7 win over the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in a game that had runs scoring in seven of nine innings and never felt truly settled until HOU RP Bryan Abreu locked it down in the ninth. HOU 1B Christian Walker was the offensive centerpiece, going deep and driving in three runs in his most impactful performance of the series, while HOU 2B Jose Altuve, HOU CF Brice Matthews, and HOU CF Jake Meyers each added home runs of their own to give Houston four on the day and enough of a cushion to survive Kansas City’s persistent late push. KC SS Bobby Witt Jr. went 3-for-5 with two doubles, KC C Carter Jensen drove in three runs, and KC CF Lane Thomas went deep for a solo shot, but it wasn’t quite enough as KC SP Noah Cameron surrendered two home runs over 4.1 innings before the Royals’ bullpen couldn’t hold the lead, with KC RP Alex Lange taking the loss and HOU RP Bryan King earning the win with a clean inning of relief.
- Houston is now 33-39 and sits at 4th in the AL West.
- Kansas City is now 28-43 and sits at 5th 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 | 21 | 1. TB | 3 |
| 2. MIL | 17 | 2. MIA | 4 |
| 3. MIN/STL | 16 | 3. KC | 5 |
| 4. BAL/DET | 15 | 4. CLE/ARI | 6 |
| Top Players in Home Runs during HRC | # of HRs |
|---|---|
| 1. Nick Kurtz, 1B, ATH, STL 1B Alec Burleson | 5 |
| 2. MIN CF Byron Buxton, SF 3B Matt Chapman, BAL 1B Pete Alonso, LAD DH Shohei Ohtani, WSH 1B Luis García Jr., MIL LF Jackson Chourio | 4 |
| 3. 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.
