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IN PICTURES: Hessman breaks record, Hens lose to IronPigs

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Toledo's Mike Hessman waves to a standing ovation after hitting a grand slam. The hit was Hessman's 433rd home run, earning him the record for most home runs in the affiliated minor leagues.

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Toledo's Mike Hessman watches his grand slam clear the park during the bottom of the seventh inning.

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Toledo's Mike Hessman (27) is congratulated by both teammates Corey Jones, center left, Steven Moya.

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Toledo's Mike Hessman celebrates after hitting a grand slam.

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Toledo's Mike Hessman, center, is embraced by teammate Alberto Cabrera.

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Toledo's Mike Hessman, center, celebrates after hitting a grand slam.

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Toledo's Mike Hessman, left, is doused in champagne after setting the record for most home runs in the minor league after hitting a grand slam during the bottom of the seventh inning. The hit was Hessman's 433d home run, earning him the record for most home runs in the affiliated minor leagues.

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Toledo's Mike Hessman, left, is doused in champagne after setting the record for most home runs in the minor league after hitting a grand slam during the bottom of the seventh inning. The hit was Hessman's 433d home run, earning him the record for most home runs in the affiliated minor leagues.

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Lehigh Valley's Alec Asher (17) winds up.

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Toledo's Corey Jones (4) connects with the ball.

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Toledo's Tim Melville winds up.

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Mud Hens Manager Larry Parrish, center, watches the action.

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Lehigh Valley's Chase d'Arnaud (8) beats Toledo's Manny Pina on the slide home.

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Toledo's Manny Pina, left, is congratulated by teammate Angel Nesbitt (11) after hitting a home run.

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Toledo's Manny Pina, center, is congratulated after hitting a home run.

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Mud Hens Manager Larry Parrish drinks from a smiley face cup.

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Toledo's Tim Melville during the top of the first inning.

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Toledo's third baseman Mike Hessman scoops up a ground ball.

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Toledo's Corey Jones (4) connects with the ball.

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