Thompson Smashes 300th Homer
It was a historic day for <Alabama:team#3>'s fine catcher <Reginald Thompson:player#7111>. He slammed home run number 300 in the Yellowhammers 7-3 loss to the <Arizona Vipers:team#6> at Madison County Grounds.

He told reporters after the game that he was disappointed in losing the game. "It's great to get that many homers, but I don't play for homers -- I play to win. That's the name of the game."

In his milestone-making game Thompson went 2 for 4, scored 2 runs and collected 1 run batted in. That home run put him in a select group of ballplayers.

Lifetime <Thompson:player#7111> is hitting .283 and has totaled 300 home runs.

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