Dodgers: Albert Pujols Goes Yard Again for Number 700 at Dodger Stadium
Welp. The internet ink wasn’t dry on the last article but here we are again. The legendary Albert Pujols has connected on home run number 700 in his illustrious career. And fittingly, he did it at Dodger Stadium.
Albert wasted no time on Friday night, hitting two home runs and driving in 5 runs batted in in just 3 at-bats. Both numbers 699 and 700 were absolute no doubters.
Here’s what number 700 looked like…
7??0??0?? #Pujols700 pic.twitter.com/XyddSFPpcQ
— MLB (@MLB) September 24, 2022
#STLCards 5 @ #Dodgers 0 [T4-2o]:
Albert Pujols homers (21): fly ball to LCF (3-run)
Hit: 389ft, 99.8mph, 33°
[2nd of game]Pitch: 80.8mph Slider (RHP Phil Bickford, 11)
— Home Run Tracker (@DingerTracker) September 24, 2022
Pujols had it tailormade, facing two of the most homer-prone Dodgers pitchers on the staff tonight in Andrew Heaney (12 HRs in 61 innings) and Phil Bickford (11 HRs in 60 innings).
This will be the greatest accomplishment of Phil Bickford’s career.
— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) September 24, 2022
The sea of true blue faithful gave Albert a long standing ovation after the occasion. Pujols also went up to high five fellow Dominican Hall of Famer Adrian Beltre who was in the front row at Dodger Stadium for the occasion.
Albert Pujols is the 4th member of the 700 home run club — and first born outside the U.S.
As Dodger Stadium roared for a Cardinal, Mookie Betts stood clapping in the outfield for the achievement of an all-time great.
A moment we'll always remember. @MLBNetwork @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) September 24, 2022
Congratulations to the final player who will ever hit 700 home runs in Major League Baseball history.
MLB All-Time Home Run List
- Barry Bonds – 762
- Hank Aaron – 755
- Babe Ruth – 714
- Albert Pujols – 700
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The Dodgers look terrible, right at the time when they need to be upping their game for the postseason.
The inconsistent play lately (lots of errors)
started when Roberts went to pre-playoffs
game plan of restin’ his regulars. Hopefully
he knows exactly when ‘the regular unit’ should
trot out daily again before the season climaxes so
they ‘jive again together!’
I’m so glad I was able to see the great Albert Pujols hit his historic 699 & 700 home runs last night even though our Dodgers lost and looked terrible doing so!! I am hoping they will step up their game soon before the playoffs!!