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Pujols hits 703rd HR to pass Babe for 2nd in RBI; Cards lose

By Associated Press

Jack Suwinski, Mike Rabelo Pittsburgh Pirates' Jack Suwinski, right, is greeted by third base coach Mike Rabelo as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run to tie a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals during the eighth inning Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic) (Keith Srakocic/AP)

By Associated Press

PITTSBURGH — Albert Pujols hit his 703rd home run, breaking a tie with Babe Ruth for second place in career RBIs, but the St. Louis Cardinals lost to Pittsburgh 3-2 when the Pirates drew four consecutive walks in the ninth inning to force home the winning run.

The 42-year-old slugger connected off right-hander Mitch Keller, pulling a two-run shot into the left-field stands to snap a scoreless tie in the sixth.

It was Pujols’ 35th career home run at PNC Park, his most at any visiting ballpark.

The drive gave him 2,216 RBIs, passing Ruth on the all-time list. Hank Aaron holds the record with 2,297.

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