You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For consistency, answers should be in all lower cased letters.

[Q]: Category: HOME RUN SLUGGERS 
Clue: When he slugged 61 home runs in 1961, his batting average was only .269
[A]: roger maris


[Q]: Category: EUROPEAN VACATION 
Clue: While in Rome, it's possible to stand with one foot in each of these countries
[A]: italy & vatican city


[Q]: Category: STARTS & ENDS WITH THE SAME LETTER 
Clue: A cutting remark or a sharp point, perhaps on a fishhook
[A]:
a barb