Sosa homer sparks MLB all-stars to 9-8 win over Japan

Sosa homer sparks MLB all-stars to 9-8 win over Japan

Sammy Sosa expresses his joy by jumping, belting his second homer on Nov. 15 to spark the major league (MLB) all-stars to a dramatic 9-8 come-from-behind victory over the Japanese all-stars at Tokyo Dome in the final game of their seven-game series.

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