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Cody Bellinger becomes fastest to hit 21 home runs in MLB history

Dodgers rookie Cody Bellinger became the fastest player to 21 home runs in baseball history, connecting in his first two at-bats against New York Mets right-hander Zach Wheeler on Monday night.

Dodgers rookie hits 2 long balls in 2 at-bats to break record

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Cody Bellinger hit two home runs in his first two at-bats of Monday night's game against the New York Mets to become the fastest player to 21 home runs in baseball history. (Harry How/Getty Images)

Dodgers rookie Cody Bellinger became the fastest player to 21 home runs in baseball history, connecting in his first two at-bats against New York Mets right-hander Zach Wheeler on Monday night.

Bellinger, who was not called up until three weeks into the season, now has 21 home runs in his first 51 games.

That surpasses by one the totals of Gary Sanchez (New York Yankees 2016) and Wally Berger (Boston Braves 1930).

Bellinger, 21, now leads the National League in home runs. His first game was April 25. He has five multi-homer games, tying Mike Piazza for the Dodgers' rookie record.

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