First Pitch: Albert Pujols starts at first base in game one of Cardinals doubleheader
In game one of the doubleheader, Albert Pujols will get the start as he continues to hunt down 700 home runs.
In game one of the doubleheader, Albert Pujols will get the start as he continues to hunt down 700 home runs.
“When he smells blood," Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said, "he will pounce on it real quick."
St. Louis Cardinals players Albert Pujols and Stan Musial are in their own stratosphere, both as ballplayers and men.
Some factors to consider when engaging in a still-too-early discussion.
The big hitters take over late in Cardinals' victory over Reds. Flaherty finds his fastball. And he breaks a pane of glass.
Right-hander struck out three Reds on nine pitches to join Gibson and Isringhausen as the only Cardinals with such a flawless inning of whiffs.
Goldschmidt, Arenado also deliver as starter Flaherty labors. Helsley closes it down with Immaculate Inning.
Pujols' two-run blast was a no-doubter, inching closer to the 700 plateau and playing a pivotal role in the game for the third straight time.
But veteran right-hander, not sure about a return in 2023, says he wouldn't mind finishing second to Bob Gibson in Cardinals pitching victories. The target to beat is 210.
Bets also available on whether Pujols will hit 700th homer this season.
Jack Flaherty takes the mound for the Cardinals looking for his first win of the season.