Baseball sort of lost its way. He came to the stadium in a McGwire jersey and scarlet shorts. It has been a legendary few days in St. Louis, one of the oldest of baseball towns. Thousands draw breath en masse each time McGwire connects. Batting practice turns into a fireworks show.
Random fans catch home-run balls and hold news conferences for the national media minutes later.
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