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One step closer to history: Albert Pujols hits home run No. 696 as
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Will Albert Pujols become only the fourth player to hit 700 homers?
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Pujols hits 696th HR, ties A-Rod for 4th; Cardinals beat Pirates
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Pujols hits home run #696, tied for 4th most all time with Alex
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Here's how Albert Pujols hit his way to 700 home runs - ESPN
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Where Pujols ranks on MLB's all-time leaderboards
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WATCH: Albert Pujols goes yard for the 696th time, tying Alex
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Albert Pujols shakes Alex Rodriguez: Hits HR #695 in last at-bat
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