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Albert Pujols homer, Nolan Arenado RBI single lift Cardinals past Pirates
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Pirates expect 'crazy' atmosphere in St. Louis thanks to return of Albert Pujols, Big Three's last ride
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Dodgers vs. Cardinals live updates: Albert Pujols hits No. 700 - Los Angeles Times
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Albert Pujols belts 697th home run, passing A-Rod into 4th on all-time list
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Albert Pujols hits 699th and 700th home runs Friday at Dodger Stadium - True Blue LA
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Cardinals' Pujols to make 22nd consecutive opening day start
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols to make 22nd consecutive Opening Day start, will be DH on Thursday - ESPN
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Cards' Pujols hits 700th home run, 4th player to reach mark
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September 21, 2001: Albert Pujols' first career grand slam lifts Cardinals over Pirates – Society for American Baseball Research