Dodgers fans may get a chance to witness history this weekend as Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals come into town in a 3-game series in Los Angeles.
A look at former Fresno State star Aaron Judge and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals, who previously played for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Angels, as the two approach major home run milestones:Wednesday’s Game: Doubled twice but didn’t homer in a 14-2 win over Pittsburgh.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. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 21: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees rounds first base after he hit a double in the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Yankee Stadium on September 21, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (PhotWednesday’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.Current HR Pace: Pujols is on pace to hit 20.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinalslooks on at bat during the sixth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on September 22, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Get
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