August 5 in St. Louis Cardinals History: Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the 16th major leaguer to join the 500-home run club (1999)

On August 5, 1999, Mark McGwire of the St. Louis Cardinals becomes the 16th major leaguer to join the 500-home run club. McGwire’s milestone blast – a solo shot in the third inning – comes against Andy Ashby of the San Diego Padres . In the eighth inning, McGwire adds his 501st home run. The Cardina

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