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:
AND THERE IT GOES! 600!! @PujolsFive #GrandSlam @Angels @MLBonFOX pic.twitter.com/LyBDn9LDuL
— Bally Sports West (@BallySportWest) June 4, 2017
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.
Angels lead 7-1 through 4.
That said, congratulations to Albert Pujols for reaching 600 home runs.
— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) June 4, 2017
Congratulations to @PujolsFive on 600 career home runs! #Pujols600 pic.twitter.com/Xw8RPJiOj5
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) June 4, 2017
The curtain call:
https://twitter.com/FoxSportsWest/status/871213336708259840
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.

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