Cards star Pujols hits 699th career HR, connects vs Dodgers

KIFI

Published September 23, 2022 9:07 PM

By BETH HARRIS
AP Sports Writer

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Albert Pujols has hit his 699th career home run, continuing his remarkable run toward history in his final season. The 42-year-old St. Louis Cardinals slugger went deep to the left-field pavilion off Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Andrew Heaney with one out in the third inning. The ball traveled 434 feet and landed several rows up. Pujols gave the Cardinals a 2-0 lead. He received a standing ovation.

Article Topic Follows: AP National Sports

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.