Pujols chasing home run history as Cardinals chase playoffs


              St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols, right, is congratulated by first base coach Stubby Clapp (82) after hitting a two-run home run off Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Brandon Hughes, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols tips his cap after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols takes up his position during the second inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols (5) is congratulated by teammate Yadier Molina (4) following a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in St. Louis. Pujols hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning to lead the Cardinals to a 2-0 victory. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols watches his two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
            
              St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Pujols chasing home run history as Cardinals chase playoffs