We wondered earlier this week why Albert Pujols’s chase for 600 home runs wasn’t a bigger deal. Now, though, it’s moot, as he’s gotten there.
There’s not a whole lot to add here, beyond the fact that the Angels were playing the Twins, the bases were loaded, and Albert Pujols had 599 home runs going into the at-bat.
Here’s the Angels call on Fox Sports West:
Here’s the Twins broadcast call via Fox Sports North:
Albert Pujols 600th career home run is a grand slam off Ervin Santana pic.twitter.com/3XgvyqEvHQ
— Superdrunkmark69 (@cjzer0) June 4, 2017
And there it is.
The curtain call:
Here’s the guy who got the ball:
"Definitely want to hand this personally to Albert Pujols. Definitely something he deserves."
Good man. pic.twitter.com/NG9vmLIAXg
— Matt Clapp (@TheBlogfines) June 4, 2017
Congratulations to Albert Pujols, one of the best hitters to ever live.