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100 RBIs: Another night, another Pujols feat
- Updated: August 26, 2016
TORONTO — Albert Pujols added another milestone to his name in the Angels’ 6-3 win over the Blue Jays on Thursday, becoming just the fifth Major League player to drive in 100-plus runs in 13 different seasons.
Pujols collected his 100th RBI of 2016 in the Angels’ four-run sixth inning, slamming a 91-mph fastball into center field to bring home Kole Calhoun and give the Halos a 3-2 lead.
The Dominican-born slugger joins Alex Rodriguez, Jimmie Foxx, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig as the only players with 13 seasons of 100-plus RBIs, and only Rodriguez (14) has more such seasons since the stat became official in 1920.
“I think when my career ends and I settle down, I can sit back and enjoy,” Pujols said. “Right now, to be able to soak everything in and think about that is hard for me. I’m just very blessed to have the opportunity to accomplish that.”
Pujols reached the 100-RBI mark 10 times over his 11 seasons with St. Louis, and now three times in his five seasons with the Angels. Despite his age, …
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