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BenFred: 700 home runs for Albert Pujols, thanks to a magic
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Albert Pujols becomes third all-time in extra-base hits, passing
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St. Louis Cardinals Count On Three 40-Year-Olds To Support
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Albert Pujols belts 698th homer to lead Cardinals past Reds
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Albert Pujols belts 697th home run, passing A-Rod into 4th on all
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On an emotional Opening Day, the Cardinals shutout the Pirates
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Albert Pujols cements place in history with HR No. 697
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Albert Pujols hits 698th homer, helps Cards beat Reds 6-5
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Cardinals Opening Day lineup: Albert Pujols makes triumphant return
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols to make 22nd consecutive
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