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Albert Pujols Hits Career HR No. 700; Becomes 4th MLB Player to Join Club

Bleacher Report | September 24, 2022

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St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter/first baseman Albert Pujols became just the fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career home runs after smacking a pair of long balls against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday.

Pujols' first blast was a two-run shot off starting pitcher Andrew Heaney in the third inning to give the Redbirds a 2-0 lead.

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One inning later, the 22-year MLB veteran deposited a Phil Bickford pitch over the wall for a three-run blast that put the Cardinals up 5-0.

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