When it comes to home run chases, the summer of 1998 in Major League Baseball set the gold standard. Now, the 2026 college softball season is delivering its own version of that magic, with two sluggers rewriting the record books.

UCLA's Megan Grant and Oklahoma's Kendall Wells are locked in a historic race for the NCAA single-season home run record. The current mark of 37, set by Arizona's Laura Espinoza back in 1995, is well within their sights. As of May 7, both players have crushed 36 home runs, putting them on the brink of history.

Grant, however, has a slight edge in the race to get there first. After Oklahoma's surprise upset in the SEC quarterfinals, Wells and the Sooners won't play again until regionals. Meanwhile, Grant's Bruins advanced on Thursday night, giving her at least one more game in the Big Ten tournament to potentially break the tie.

The drama has captured the attention of the softball world. Former LSU star A.J. Andrews recently tweeted, "I need everyone to be paying attention to one of the most insane races of dominance in sports right now! The race to make history!"

What makes this chase even more compelling are the unique stories behind each player. Wells, a freshman, has already shattered every first-year home run record imaginable. Grant, on the other hand, spent the winter playing for UCLA's women's basketball team before transitioning to the diamond. Both are hitting home runs at a pace no one has ever seen—a truly exceptional sight for any sports fan.

As the postseason unfolds, keep your eyes on Grant and Wells. The all-time record is still up for grabs, but one thing is certain: we're witnessing something special.