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Pujols torments Astros again, hits 595th HR

ANAHEIM -- Albert Pujols continued his historic trek toward 600 home runs on Friday night, launching his 595th career home run in the second inning of the Angels' 7-6 loss to the Astros in 10 innings at Angel Stadium.

Pujols hammered an 0-1 fastball from Houston left-hander Dallas Keuchel to dead center to give the Angels an early 1-0 lead. The ball rocketed off Pujols' bat at 107 mph, with a 21-degree launch angle, and traveled a projected 431 feet, according to Statcast™. It marked Pujols' hardest-hit home run since Aug.