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How an All-Star break turned into a showcase for Albert Pujols' legacy

LOS ANGELES — For a second, it looked like Albert Pujols had actually done it.

With the National League down 3-2 and a runner on first base, the future Hall of Famer launched a fly ball with the kind of helium seen at Monday's Home Run Derby, after receiving a standing ovation from Dodger Stadium. It would have been the dream ending of an All-Star break that has been partially dominated by Pujols tributes, interviews and mentions.

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