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Andy Nesbitt

Albert Pujols hit his 700th career home run in style against the Dodgers and MLB fans were in awe

Albert Pujols MLB Los Angeles Pirates

Albert Pujols joined an elite club Friday night in Los Angeles and he did it in style, hitting both his 699th career home run and his 700th home run at Dodger Stadium.

He now joins Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron, and Babe Ruth as the only players in MLB history to hit 700 home runs or more and he now has some time to add to that number after taking care of business Friday night in LA.

Pujols hit a 434-foot blast to left field in the third inning and then in the fourth inning he hit No. 700 that went a few rows up in the left field stands.

Heres’ that historic moment.

Incredible. His emotions celebrating with teammates after was too good.

Here’s home run No. 699:

Pujols, who is going to retire after this season, has been on a tear in the second half to reach the historic mark:

MLB fans paid their tributes.

 

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