Albert Pujols broke a Barry Bonds record and is six shy of 700 home runs [Video]

August has been a dream month for Dominican slugger Albert Pujols as he hit eight home runs that put him just six away from reaching the mythical figure of 696 home runs in his Major League history, and in a St. Louis Cardinals jersey.

The Red Birds were leading Cincinnati Reds 6-0 in the top of the fourth inning, when Pujols faced reliever Ross Detweiler. The Dominican swung at a 61 mph fastball on the outside and dispatched it to the opposite sideline. with a runner on base.

Detweiler he became the number 450 pitcher to whom Pujols hits a home run. With this, he became the batter who dispatched the most home runs to different pitchers in the history of the Major Leagues. The record was held by Barry Bonds with 449.

In addition to that, Pujols arrived to 694 four corner stakes and only six left to reach the 700 in your history. Only three hitters reached that number in all of MLB history: Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (714), Babe Ruth (700). In addition, Pujols came within two of equaling Alex Rodríguez (696) as the Latino with the most homers in the Major Leagues.

In 2022, after his return to the St. Louis Cardinals, Pujols has scored 15 home runs and refuses to quit without hitting the 700 homers. With 42 years of age add 40 towed, 61 hits, 28 scored and even a stolen base this season. His batting average is in. 277.

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