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Buckle up, folks! In this episode, we're throwing it backTWENTY-FIVE years (if you can believe it) to relive the epic home run race of 1998 between two baseball titans: Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa.

Baseball was in dire need of some adrenaline, and boy, did these guys deliver! We'll give you the lowdown on the state of baseball back then, and why Roger Maris' single-season home run record since '61 had us all on the edge of our seats.

Get ready to meet the main eventers: Mark McGwire, the power-smashing machine who took the league by storm in '96 with a jaw-dropping 52 homers, and Sammy Sosa, the Dominican dynamo who overcame obstacles to become a force to be reckoned with.

When the '98 season kicked off, things went wild! We'll take you through the nail-biting head-to-head showdowns, the friendly banter, and those unforgettable moments that had us cheering like crazy. From record-breaking blasts to clutch performances, these guys were pure magic.

Picture this: the air thick with anticipation as McGwire crushed his 62nd homer, smashing Maris' record. But hold up, Sosa wasn't one to back down. He went on a tear, closing the gap and making this race even more electric. The fans, the media, and the players couldn't get enough!

Now, let's address the elephant in the room: the controversy around performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs). We'll dig into the aftermath, the investigations, and the impact on how we view this epic battle today.

But hey, let's not forget the lasting legacy of this showdown. Baseball made an epic comeback, and the memories it left behind still give us goosebumps. We'll dive into that legacy, the impact on the sport, and the nostalgic vibes it brings.

Whether you were there, living and breathing the race, or you're just discovering this wild ride, our podcast episode will teleport you back to '98. Get ready to relive the thrill and excitement of the home run race between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, because this ain't one you want to miss, guys! Grab a cold one, kick back, and enjoy the ride.

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