7 takeaways from Cardinals series win over Cubs

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 25: Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals at bat against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on August 25, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 25: Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals at bat against the Chicago Cubs during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on August 25, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 22: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run during the seventh inning off Drew Smyly #11 of the Chicago Cubs (not pictured) at Wrigley Field on August 22, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 22: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run during the seventh inning off Drew Smyly #11 of the Chicago Cubs (not pictured) at Wrigley Field on August 22, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /

Albert Pujols has memorable last series at Wrigley

Since the start of the second half. Albert Pujols’ at-bats have become must-watch television.

On Monday, Pujols was in the lineup and playing first base, making some Gold Glove-caliber moves and snagging throws from his crafty teammates. He was 2-for-4 with one run, which came from a pretty spectacular homer to left-center field.

Take a look at the blast here:

This was home run number 693 in Pujols’ legendary career and the 14th of this fantastic season. The homer traveled 373 feet at 99.7 mph.

He was 1-for-4 on Tuesday afternoon as the Cardinals designated hitter.

On Tuesday evening, he was a pinch hitter in the ninth inning. He was hit by a pitch from Franmil Reyes, pulling duties as designated hitter turned pitcher.