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WATCH: Miguel Cabrera hits career home run No. 498

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eDetroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera hits a solo home run against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning of a baseball game in Detroit, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

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DETROIT — Miguel Cabrera is getting closer to one of baseball's most historic marks.

The Tigers slugger hit his 498th career home run during the second inning of Tuesday's game.

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Here is career home run No. 498 for Miguel Cabrera

🎥: @BallySportsDET | @tigers pic.twitter.com/tNhxw4WLOU
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) August 3, 2021

Chris Ilitch was asked if Miguel Cabrera's recent success and chase for history validates the long contract.

"Undoubtedly it's been great to watch and we're proud to have Miguel as a part of our organization and someday go into the Hall of Fame as a Detroit Tiger," he said. pic.twitter.com/TQsN5LSxT4
— Brad Galli (@BradGalli) August 3, 2021

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WATCH: Miguel Cabrera hits career home run No. 498

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