Judge 1 away from AL home run record, Pujols needs 2 for 700

By: The Associated Press Posted: 12:31 AM CDT Thursday, Sep. 22, 2022

A look at Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals as they approach major home run milestones:

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A look at Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals as they approach major home run milestones:

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A look at Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals as they approach major home run milestones:

AARON JUDGE

Season HR Total: 60

St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols jokes with players in the San Diego Padres' dugout as he stands on first base after hitting a single during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Wednesday’s Game: Doubled twice but didn’t homer in a 14-2 win over Pittsburgh.

Thursday’s Matchup: The Yankees host the rival Red Sox at 7:15 p.m. ET on Fox.

Current HR Pace: Judge is on pace to hit 65.7 home runs this season.

Next HR: Judge’s next home run would tie him with Roger Maris for the AL record. Maris hit 61 for the Yankees in 1961.

ALBERT PUJOLS

Career HR Total: 698

Wednesday’s Game: Singled with two outs in the seventh inning for the Cardinals’ first hit off Blake Snell but didn’t homer in a 1-0 loss at San Diego.

Thursday’s Matchup: The Cardinals play at San Diego at 4:10 p.m. ET

Current HR Pace: Pujols is on pace to hit 20.5 home runs this season, so he’s on pace for a career total of 699.5.

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