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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.

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Most single-season HR by a 2B in @MLB HISTORY: T1) Marcus Semien - 43 (2021) ud83eudd2f 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.