On this day, we look back at one of Albert Pujols’ final iconic moments in a Cardinals uniform: his 695th career home run, against the Chicago Cubs. It was a pinch-hit, two-run shot that reminded fans why Pujols is one of the greatest to ever wear the birds on the bat.
The homer came off Cubs reliever Brandon Hughes in the bottom of the eighth during a tightly contested game, helping the Cardinals secure a 2-0 victory.
While Pujols would go on to hit just a few more home runs before retiring, the 695th remains special—not just for the number, but for the timing, the rivalry, and the way it reminded Cardinals fans of the dominance, clutch hitting, and grace he brought to the ballpark for over a decade.