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Cardinals' Albert Pujols to make 22nd consecutive opening day start
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Albert Pujols Cements Place In History With HR No. 697
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols to make 22nd consecutive Opening Day start, will be DH on Thursday - ESPN
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Pujols' 697th HR, moves into 4th, rallies Cards over Pirates - Seattle Sports
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Cardinals' Pujols to make 22nd consecutive opening day start
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Pujols' first hit since rejoining the Cardinals was—of course—a home run at Busch Stadium
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Pujols' 697th HR, moves into 4th, rallies Cards over Pirates
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Albert Pujols hits 699th and 700th home runs Friday at Dodger Stadium - True Blue LA
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MLB legend Mike Piazza still feels excitement for Opening Day, recalls fond memories
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Albert Pujols lifts Angels over Yankees - The Boston Globe
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Cardinals' Pujols To Make 22nd Consecutive Opening Day Start