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Albert Pujols hits home run No. 702, ties Babe Ruth in another stat category

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Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols added to his career home-run total on Sunday in what will likely be his final regular-season home game at Busch Stadium.

Pujols hit homer No. 702 off Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Roansy Contreras. It was a solo shot in the third inning of the game.

He was later taken out of the game, along with Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina, and replaced by Juan Yepez. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM St.

Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols celebrates after hitting a solo home run during the third inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates Sunday, Oct.

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