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Mike Moustakas Breaks Kansas City Royals Season Home Run Record

It took longer than anyone expected, but Mike Moustakas now has the record for most home runs in a single season in Kansas City Royals history. The powerful third baseman launched his 37th homer of the campaign in a resounding 15-5 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

The blast—a solo shot in the sixth inning—ended an almost-three-week tie between Moustakas and Steve Balboni. The man affectionately known as Bye Bye Balboni hit 36 home runs during the Kansas City Royals’ World Series-winning 1985 season.

Balboni had a message for Moustakas after the former No.