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Albert Pujols hits 698th homer, helps Cards beat Reds
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Cardinals beat Nationals 4-3
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Albert Pujols records 2,200th RBI, Cardinals' duo makes history in
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols to make 22nd consecutive
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From a competitor's view, Cardinals Albert Pujols and Yadier
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Cardinals notebook: Pujols, on day he is named an opening-day
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Albert Pujols remembers milestone home runs
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On an emotional Opening Day, the Cardinals shutout the Pirates
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Albert Pujols becomes third all-time in extra-base hits, passing
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Albert Pujols hits home run 698, now two away from 700