Albert Pujols

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 ...

“This feels like a playoff atmosphere with the fans and the last year of myself and Yadi,” Pujols said, referring to catcher Yadier Molina. He is expected to start for Memphis Saturday and Sunday and could rejoin the big league club Tuesday. LHP José Quintana (5-6, 3.34 ERA), who starts the night game, is 2-1 with a 2.93 ERA in nine starts sincehe was acquired from Pittsburgh on Aug. Five of his last six home runs have come in the sixth inning or later, and his last five homers have tied the game or put St. “It’d be one thing if he was just chasing it, but the thing is he’s taking an unbelievable approach and delivering when we need it most.” “I think just getting every opportunity that I’ve been getting, especially lately, and just trying to help this ballclub to win.”

Albert Pujols will continue his bid for his 700th homer when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on Saturday.

He is 4-4 with a 3.45 ERA on 12 career appearances against Cincinnati, including 11 starts. He is 6-2 with a 3.45 ERA in 11 career games against Cincinnati, including 10 starts. Quintana is coming off a strong performance on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, his former team. And I think the pitch clock is going to help him.” Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on Saturday. “The less time you have in between, the easier I think it is for someone like Dak to repeat.

Albert Pujols hits 698th homer, helps Cards beat Reds 6-5. ST. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 698th home run, a tying two-run drive in the sixth inning ...

(AP) — Max Homa moved into position to defend his title at the Fortinet Championship, shooting a 5-under 67 to share the 36-hole lead with Danny Willett at the PGA Tour’s season opener. And yet Chastain can’t relax, even as he sits ninth in the 16-driver field. The bottom four in the standings will be eliminated when the checkered flag falls at the Tennessee short track, and Chastain can’t guarantee he won’t be knocked below that cutline. Johnson is coming off a win at the last LIV Golf event. (AP) — Dustin Johnson is on a roll in the Saudi-backed LIV series. 1 player made it look easy with a 63 at the LIV Golf Invitational-Chicago. had made a serious offer to get the Americans home but the Russians had not responded to that offer. Staley said the third-year quarterback is day-to-day and that his status will be evaluated again on Monday. Alvarez, second in the AL with 36 home runs, had solo shots off Adrián Martínez in the first, third and fifth. Ryan Helsley pitched the ninth with the third immaculate inning in Cardinals history. Pujols trails only Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) on the career list. LOUIS (AP) — Albert Pujols hit his 698th home run, a tying two-run drive in the sixth inning that sparked the St.

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In that in the game, I wasn’t actually looking to swing in the first court, but I did get a good ground to hit it, and I reacted to it.” He said he feels the energy from baseball fans at Busch Stadium, but also from the 11 million people in his home country of the Dominican Republic. “Tony was one of the guys who was always mad at me for taking a set of first pitches, but I still had a lot of first pitches,” said Pujols, who will be in the starting lineup for Game 1 of Saturday’s double against the Reds. Fernandez, who was a guest of the Pujols in the match, threw a ceremonial first pitch. “I want to make my country proud every day I step into this field.” With the Cardinals behind twice in the sixth inning, Pujols hit a suspended slide from Raynel Espinal a Statcast-projected 427 feet to tie the match at 4. This was the first 89th time the Pujols had walked their home soil. The Cardinals have 17 games left [6-5 win](https://www.mlb.com/gameday/reds-vs-cardinals/2022/09/16/661953#game_state=final,game_tab=box,game=661953) At Busch Stadium for Pujols to try to hit at least twice at home. Pujols noted that former Cardinal manager Tony La Russa was trying to get him to take more hits in the first court, but said he feels more comfortable with the hits later after seeing a few pitches. Three times this season he has scored two goals at home, and the Redbirds 3-0 in those games. I just try to internalize it and remember it for as long as possible.” “. We’re pushing to try to win the division, and that’s what we need.”

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 ...

LHP José Quintana (5-6, 3.34 ERA), who starts the night game, is 2-1 with a 2.93 ERA in nine starts sincehe was acquired from Pittsburgh on Aug. Five of his last six home runs have come in the sixth inning or later, and his last five homers have tied the game or put St. RHP Dakota Hudson (7-7, 4.43 ERA) will be recalled from Triple-A Memphis to start Saturday’s day game against LHP Mike Minor (4-11, 5.78 ERA) who has not won a start against St. He is expected to start for Memphis Saturday and Sunday and could rejoin the big league club Tuesday. Friedl at the left-field wall in the seventh. Pujols hit a first-pitch slider Raynel Espinal 427 feet into the left-field stands for his 19th home run this season, tying the score 4-4.

ST. LOUIS – Albert Pujols continues to hit big home runs – both for himself on his way to 700 homers, and to help the team, which is in the hunt to secure ...

In his career, the Dominican has hit 49 homers against the Reds. The shot, which came off his bat at 106.3 mph, put Pujols within two career homers of 700. LOUIS – Albert Pujols continues to hit big home runs – both for himself on his way to 700 homers, and to help the team, which is in the hunt to secure one of the top seeds in the National League.

Albert Pujols has a flair for the dramatic. Not only did he tie the Cardinals' game with a two-run home run Friday, it was also the 698th of his career.

[CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP](https://foxnews.onelink.me/xLDS?pid=AppArticleLink&af_dp=foxnewsaf%3A%2F%2F&af_web_dp=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxnews.com%2Fapps-products) [CARDINALS’ ALBERT PUJOLS WINS MUHAMMAD ALI SPORTS HUMANITARIAN AWARD: ‘PART OF MY RESPONSIBILITY’](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/cardinals-albert-pujols-wins-muhammad-ali-sports-humanitarian-award-part-of-my-responsibility) [broke the all-time MLB record](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/cardinals-adam-wainwright-yadier-molina-break-mlb-record-325th-start-battery) for most starts by a battery. [since Barry Bonds did ](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/barry-bonds-roger-clemens-hall-of-fame-support)Sept. The Cardinals have 17 games for him to get two homers. His 697th on Sunday, a two-run shot, gave the Cards a 3-2 lead in the top of the ninth inning against [the Pittsburgh Pirates](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/mlb/pittsburgh-pirates). In his last 47 games, he is a .324 hitter with 15 home runs, 35 RBI, and a 1.086 OPS. With Pujols' subpar play in recent years (.700 OPS since 2017 and averaging 18 homers per season in that span with the Angels and Dodgers), it seemed somewhat unlikely. The pressure of 700 has not even come close to affecting Pujols. The 42-year-old blasted his 698th career home run Friday night. [the 700 home run club](https://www.foxnews.com/category/sports/mlb).

ST. LOUIS (AP) — 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 ...

Albert Pujols will continue his bid for his 700th homer when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on Saturday.

The Cardinals tied the game at 4 in the sixth. "Guys work all winter and all spring and play all year and you have the right to play in a game that's this exciting. Louis tied the game at 1 in the bottom of the inning. The Dodgers’ magic number to clinch a bye over the St. Alex Vesia lost the combined no-hitter on a softly hit grounder that went for an infield single with two outs in the bottom of the sixth. Joey Gallo, who made a terrific sliding catch in the first inning, then was rewarded for putting the ball in play as Muncy scored on a chopper hit to first base. With only 19 games remaining, the Twins need to win the series in Cleveland to have a realistic chance at catching the Guardians in the standings. And he stepped up in his last start under the spotlight of a pennant race against a playoff team in the Braves. In the sixth inning, with the Cardinals trailing 4-2, Pujols tied the game with a two-run shot for home run No. The Nebraska Cornhuskers are in need of a new head football coach, and their fans clearly have one person in mind for the job. Louis Cardinals](/mlb/teams/st_louis_cardinals/26) host the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on Saturday. "The less time you have in between, the easier I think it is for someone like Dak to repeat.

Albert Pujols will continue his bid for his 700th homer when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on Saturday.

He is 4-4 with a 3.45 ERA on 12 career appearances against Cincinnati, including 11 starts. He is 6-2 with a 3.45 ERA in 11 career games against Cincinnati, including 10 starts. Quintana is coming off a strong performance on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, his former team. And I think the pitch clock is going to help him.” Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on Saturday. “The less time you have in between, the easier I think it is for someone like Dak to repeat.

The Cardinals are now 15-1 this season in games when Pujols hits at least one home run.

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St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols is just two homers short of becoming the fourth player in MLB history to hit 700 career home runs.

He is 4-4 with a 3.45 ERA on 12 career appearances against Cincinnati, including 11 starts. He is 6-2 with a 3.45 ERA in 11 career games against Cincinnati, including 10 starts. Quintana is coming off a strong performance on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, his former team. And I think the pitch clock is going to help him.” Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on Saturday. “The less time you have in between, the easier I think it is for someone like Dak to repeat.

Yadier Molina hit a two-run drive while Albert Pujols went hitless in his quest for 700 homers, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 in ...

With the win, the Cardinals established a single-season franchise record for Saturday victories, surpassing the 1962 (18-11) and 2014 (18-9) clubs. Cardinals: OF Dylan Carlson (left thumb sprain) came off the 10-day injured list and started in center field. ... RHP Graham Ashcraft (right biceps soreness) is set for a second rehab outing for Triple-A Louisville on Monday. It was the Reds' 14th bases-loaded walk this season, second-most in MLB. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 on Saturday in the first game of a doubleheader. Louis is an MLB-best 19-6 (.760) on Saturday this season (9-3 at home), its most successful day of the week. ... RHP Kyle Dowdy was recalled from the taxi squad to serve as the 29th player for the doubleheader. The four-hour drive to Memphis is a perfect time for it. TJ Friedl hit an RBI double in the seventh to account for Cincinnati's only run. As much as I hated it and it did make me angry, maybe it will help me turn the page.” 5 for the Reds. He went 0 for 3 with two walks in his first two plate appearances.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Yadier Molina hit a two-run drive while Albert Pujols went hitless in...

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Albert Pujols will continue his bid for his 700th homer when the St. Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on Saturday.

He is 4-4 with a 3.45 ERA on 12 career appearances against Cincinnati, including 11 starts. He is 6-2 with a 3.45 ERA in 11 career games against Cincinnati, including 10 starts. Quintana is coming off a strong performance on Sunday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, his former team. And I think the pitch clock is going to help him.” Louis Cardinals host the Cincinnati Reds in a doubleheader on Saturday. “The less time you have in between, the easier I think it is for someone like Dak to repeat.

Albert Pujols went hitless in his quest for 700 homers as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 on Saturday in the first game of a ...

"It's not a matter of whether we're facing a lefty or a righty. St. [Alec Burleson](https://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/4345070/alec-burleson) in the seventh inning of the nightcap and struck out. He went 0-for-3 with two walks in his first two plate appearances. [Albert Pujols](http://www.espn.com/mlb/player/_/id/4574/albert-pujols) went hitless in both games of the [St. ST.