The Machine just keeps picking up steam.
In the midst of an improbable renaissance season, Albert Pujols played a key role once again on Sunday, blasting a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning as the Cardinals beat the Pirates, 4-3. It was his 18th homer of the season and 697th of his storied career, moving him past Alex Rodriguez into sole possession of fourth on the all-time list.
It was Pujols’ second home run in as many games and 12th in 37 games since the All-Star break.
At age 42 and in his 22nd and final season, Pujols has been enjoying his best performance in years.