Blue Jays' Marcus Semien Ties MLB Single-Season Record for Most HRs by 2B

Toronto Blue Jays star Marcus Semien hit his 43rd home run of the season Saturday night, tying the MLB record for the most home runs by a second baseman in a single season.

Toronto Blue Jays Most single-season HR by a 2B in @MLB HISTORY: T1) Marcus Semien - 43 (2021) \ud83e\udd2f T1) Davey Johnson - 43 (1973) https://t.co/RKVEUs4ZXd

Semien's record-tying blast was a solo shot in the sixth inning off Minnesota Twins reliever Luke Farrell. Semien also had a single in the game, and the Blue Jays went on to win 6-1.

With seven games left in the season, Semien has a good shot at breaking Davey Johnson's record, which he set as a member of the Atlanta Braves in 1973. He'll get his next opportunity…