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Reliever Giovanny Gallegos, who agreed to a two-year contract extension prior to the game, walked the bases loaded to set up the walk-off win for the Pirates. .blLcNM{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(12,1fr);grid-gap:24px;font-size:1rem;}/*!sc*/ .drUhS{pointer-events:none;width:100%;height:100%;display:inline-block;overflow:visible;fill:#000000;stroke:#000000;}/*!sc*/ .blUWSx .share-button{position:absolute;top:0;left:0;background:none;border:none;padding:0;cursor:pointer;}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .mlb-header__login-menu{border-color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano is replacing the Astros' Framber Valdez on the American League roster for Tuesday's All-Star Game. @media (min-width:1024px){.groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0;}}/*!sc*/ .dLQAwR a{color:#057AFF;}/*!sc*/ .groqnz.markdown,.groqnz.photo figcaption,.groqnz.oembed .social-embed{padding:0 16px;}/*!sc*/ Albert Pujols hits career home run No. 702 in final regular-season home Sign up to receive our daily Morning Lineup to stay in the know about the latest trending topics around Major League Baseball. 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Albert Pujols Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium Sept. 16, 2022, in St Louis. data-styled.g114[id="sc-bdfBwQ"]{content:"mHQYb,"}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__nav-item__link .icon__nav-item{margin-right:5px;width:10px;height:15px;-webkit-flex-shrink:0;-ms-flex-negative:0;flex-shrink:0;}/*!sc*/ Whats even more impressive is as soon as he homers, hes ready for the next one. 8 seed Albert Pujols defeated No. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav--teams__team--name{display:none;}/*!sc*/ Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a two-run home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning at Busch Stadium Sept. 16, 2022, in St Louis. @media (min-width:768px){.mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__tagline{display:-webkit-box;display:-webkit-flex;display:-ms-flexbox;display:flex;-webkit-box-pack:start;-webkit-justify-content:flex-start;-ms-flex-pack:start;justify-content:flex-start;}}/*!sc*/ .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__nav-top__logo--mlb img{margin:auto;}/*!sc*/ 16 From his debut with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2001 to his exit after the 2011 season, no batter in the majors inspired fear in pitchers quite like Albert Pujols. 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I think were past that [stretch when Pujols struggled versus right-handed pitching], and hes taking good swings regardless of whos throwing. window.adobeAnalytics = {"reportingSuiteId":"mlbglobal08,mlbcom08","linkInternalFilters":"mlb"} .mHQYb header.mlb-header .header__subnav{border-top:solid 4px #057AFF;}/*!sc*/ Pujols was eliminated in the semifinals of the 2022 T-Mobile Home Run Derby on Monday night, falling by a 16-15 score to Nationals slugger and eventual winner Juan Soto -- but he still provided the most memorable moments of the entire night. When Pujols signed with the Cardinals in the offseason, it seemed like nothing more than a proper farewell tour, ending his career where it all began. Albert Pujols hits home run 698, now two away from 700 - USA TODAY An Exclusive Club. .mHQYb header.mlb-header .icon-globe{margin-left:32px;}/*!sc*/ He has homered seven times this season against Pittsburgh, including No. data-styled.g143[id="Styles__SocialContainer-sc-1h38xz1-0"]{content:"blLcNM,"}/*!sc*/ Albert Pujols just needs two more home runs to put himself in one of sports' most exclusive fraternities the 700 home run club. In his last 47 games, he is a .324 hitter with 15 home runs, 35 RBI, and a 1.086 OPS. The next closest home run total at PNC Park among a visiting player is Anthony Rizzo with 17 home runs. .emtqNb input::-ms-clear{display:none;}/*!sc*/ There are no limits, and he wants to keep going. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. ST. LOUIS - Albert Pujols hit his 698th home run, a tying two-run drive in the sixth inning that sparked the St. Louis Cardinals over the Cincinnati Reds 6-5 on Friday night. Bonds is the all-time NL/AL leader in that category with 383 road home runs. Albert Pujols hits home run No. 697, eclipsing Alex Rodriguez for 4th body.article{font-family:"proxima-nova","open Sans","Helvetica","Arial",sans-serif;background-color:#ffffff;line-height:1.5;}/*!sc*/ details{display:block;}/*!sc*/ It would have been a home run in 10 other stadiums. .epHHrr{text-align:center;max-width:100%;margin:0 auto;}/*!sc*/ Albert Pujols launched his first home run as a Dodgers Thursday night. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. 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