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Chicago Cubs: Kris Bryant ties longstanding home run record

Any time you’re mentioned in the same breath as Sweet Swingin’ Billy Williams, you know you’re doing something right.

Just ask Bryant.

For the second time this season, the Chicago rookie pulled himself even with the Hall of Famer in the record books, hitting his 25th home run of the season – which tied Williams’ mark from 1961.

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The shot followed a home run from Jorge Soler as the Cubs went back-to-back in what eventually became a 5-4 win over the rival St.