
Albert Pujols continues his legendary run for the Cardinals
At 42 years old and in his second decade of play, Pujols is having a mind-blowing season. He is solidifying his legendary status by the game; it is an absolute treat to watch.
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 11, 2022
He was 3-for-4 Saturday with a run and three RBI. He tied Alex Rodriguez with 696 home runs for his career on Saturday and his 17th home run of the season on a fly to left field off J.T. Brubaker, scoring Tyler O’Neill. The ball traveled 418 feet at 111.2 mph.
PUJOLS TIED FOR 4TH ALL-TIME! pic.twitter.com/xredwe15jD
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 11, 2022
In the eighth inning Saturday, Pujols singled on a ground ball to center field, scoring Tommy Edman.
He was 1-for-4 with a run and two RBI on Sunday. Pujols took sole possession of fourth place on the all-time home run list. He knocked his 18th home run and 697th home run of his career on a fly to center field off Chase De Jong, scoring Corey Dickerson.
PUJOLS IS IN SOLE POSSESION OF 4TH ALL-TIME! pic.twitter.com/UMj2W6wjRp
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 11, 2022
The home run traveled 403 feet at 105.5 mph.
He had two plate appearances on Friday but was 0-for-2.