The Rays had a little difficulty sorting out their place in history, research showing they were the fifth team, not the first, to total 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases before the All-Star break.

But, reflecting the speed and power required for such a feat, they did so in fewer games, 77, than any team. And with 100 homers and 118 steals, they could achieve more history. They’re on a pace for 210 homers and 248 steals. Only the 1996 Rockies finished with at least 200 of each.

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Upton went 12-for-28 (.429) in the six games he played during the week, with three doubles and a pair of home runs. He also stole two bases for a season total of 26, third in the Majors behind teammate Carl Crawford (36) and Boston’s Jacoby Ellsbury (29). In Sunday’s 10-6 Interleague victory over the Mets, Upton finished a triple short of the cycle for the second time in the week. He had also fallen short in Tuesday’s game against the Rockies in Denver.

Article by Tom Singer of MLB.com on June 22, 2009
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