When Alex Gordon hit a home run for the Royals in the eighth inning on Tuesday, it was the 5,694th home run of the season, breaking the record for most home runs in a single season set in 2000.
This season, 31 players have already hit at least 30 home runs. Giancarlo Stanton of the Marlins is leading the charge with a team record and league high 55 home runs.
Rookies Cody Bellinger and Aaron Judge have also been some of the most prominent home run hitters this season.