7 standout performers in Cardinals series win over Pirates

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 11, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The home run was the 697th of Pujols career, moving him to 4th place all time in MLB home runs. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 11: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 11, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The home run was the 697th of Pujols career, moving him to 4th place all time in MLB home runs. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 11: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 11, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The home run was the 697th of Pujols career, moving him to 4th place all time in MLB home runs. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 11: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the ninth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 11, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The home run was the 697th of Pujols career, moving him to 4th place all time in MLB home runs. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

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.