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April 24, 1989

Hurting For Homers

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How many home runs did the Athletics lose when first baseman Mark McGwire joined his teammate rightfielder Jose Canseco on the disabled list last week? Well, last year the Bash Brothers hit 74 dingers, or an average of one every 2.1 games. Here's how Oakland 's power drain compared, as of Saturday, with that of other teams who have had injuries to key hitters this season.
1 Home Run
Lost Every
2.1 Games
Jose Canseco
1 Homer per
3.8 Games
Mark McGwire
4.8 Games
ATHLETICS

1 Home Run
Lost Every
2.5 Games
Carlton Fisk
4.0 Games
Dan Pasqua
6.5 Games
WHITE SOX

1 Home Run
Lost Every
4.8 Games
Dave Winfield
6.0 Games
Rafael Santana
37.0 Games
YANKEES

1 Home Run
Lost Every
8.2 Games
Dale Sveum
14.3 Games
Greg Brock
19.2 Games
BREWERS

SOURCE: STATS, INC.

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