Ryan Howard’s race to 100

Ryan Howard batting at home with the Philadelphia Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard becomes the fastest player in major league history to reach 100 career home runs as he hits a three-run shot to center field off Cincinnati’s Aaron Harang in the fifth inning of a 9-6 loss to the Reds 19 years ago today.

The milestone homer comes before a Wednesday night crowd of 31,803 in South Philly.

Howard hits his 100th homer in only his 325th career game.

Howard, beset with injuries later in his career, finishes his 13-year career in 2016, totaling 382 homers for the Phillies over 1,572 games.

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