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Albert Pujols hits home run 696, ties Alex Rodriguez on all-time list
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Pujols hits 696th HR, ties A-Rod for 4th; Cards beat Pirates – WPXI
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Albert Pujols hits home run No. 697, eclipsing Alex Rodriguez for 4th on all-time list. Can he reach 700?
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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 696th career home run