So what if it was Clark's first major league homer and if he is a career .064 hitter?

It was the only minor league homer Ruth hit.

"I think it's part of my ability, too," he said, through an interpreter, after hitting his first major league homer Monday.

The 28-year-old Gonzalez's first major league homer came after 11 years in the minors, and he added his second in the eighth inning.

Who could blame the fans for respectfully cheering Martinez's major league best 38th homer?

Perez's previous major league homer was an inside-the-park home run.

Belcher hit his first major league homer in the third for the game's first run.

"It goes back to high school days," said Kelly, who hit his first major league homer in the game.

He also collected his first major league homer, connecting off Wilson in the fourth.

"That's a ballgame we should have won," said Payton, who stroked his first major league homer.