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Article: Adrian Beltre Hits His 40th Home Run

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08-25-2004


Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Beltre hits a grand slam against the Montreal Expos starting pitcher Rocky Biddle during fifth inning NL action in Montreal on Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004. (AP PHOTO/Andre Pichette)

Adrian Beltre's first five full seasons in the majors were marked by stretches of inconsistency and only flashes of power potential.

This year, the Los Angeles Dodgers' third baseman has become one of baseball's most prolific sluggers.

Beltre hit a grand slam to become the first player to reach 40 home runs this season, leading the Dodgers to a 10-2 victory over the Montreal Expos on Tuesday night. His previous career high for homers was 23, set ...

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