7 standout performers in Cardinals series win over Pirates
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.
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.
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.
The home run traveled 403 feet at 105.5 mph.
He had two plate appearances on Friday but was 0-for-2.