On a night in which runs were at a premium in Texas, the Los Angeles Angels pulled out a win over the Rangers behind one milestone swing from the biggest bat in their lineup.
Albert Pujols home run was his 569th, tying him with Rafael Palmeiro for 12th all-time. It hasn’t been a storied season so far for Pujols. His .228 batting average is on pace to be the worst in his career (he hit a career-low .244 last season).
Pujols’ home run was one way to offset one of his biggest issues, hitting against a defensive shift.