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Albert Pujols hits 698th career home run in historic chase

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Albert Pujols just needs two more home runs to put himself in one of sports' most exclusive fraternities — the 700 home run club.

The 42-year-old blasted his 698th career home run Friday night. The blast also tied the St. Louis Cardinals' game against the Cincinnati Reds at 4-4.

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. (Joe Puetz/Getty Images)

The pressure of 700 has not even come close to affecting Pujols. In fact, he has been thriving in the moment.

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Entering the season, Pujols needed 21 homers to reach a feat no one has accomplished since Barry Bonds did Sept. 17, 2004. 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.

But, since mid-July, he's been one of the best hitters in baseball.

In his last 47 games, he is a .324 hitter with 15 home runs, 35 RBI, and a 1.086 OPS. With that stretch, he has raised his average from .198 to .264 and his OPS from .624 to .865.

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. (Joe Puetz/Getty Images)

These last several homers have also been clutch. Five of his last six home runs have either tied a game or given the Cardinals a lead. 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.

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