We’re now on day two of All-Star Week.
The Home Run Derby has come and gone and now we turn our attention to the All-Star Game, which takes place tonight.
There were plenty of highlights and memorable moments last night, many of which included home runs from Julio Rodriguez and Juan Soto.
But a prized legend from the St. Louis Cardinals also took part in the Derby and had a great performance in his own right.
Albert Pujols managed to knock out Kyle Schwarber, the No. 1 seed, in the first round before falling just short of the finals.
MLB tweeted a video of Pujols taking one of his swings last night and putting on a show.
Legend. pic.twitter.com/HEXqiDpP8M
— MLB (@MLB) July 19, 2022
One Last Ride For The Machine
It may have taken a little while to get loose, but Pujols was locked in and ready to go for his final Home Run Derby.
He put together a solid performance.
But it’s nice to see that sweet swing of his again in the Derby.
He hadn’t competed in the Derby since 2015 when he was a member of the Los Angeles Angels, but he went out there yesterday and put on a show, just like the rest of the contestants.
It’s always fun to see a legend take part in something like this.
Pujols’ swing is still a thing of beauty and when he puts a charge into one, he’ll send it a mile high.
Everybody enjoyed watching The Machine take his hacks in the Derby one last time before he calls it a career and retires.
And to see him do it in a Cardinals uniform makes it all the more special.
Pujols will always be remembered for that hulking stance and that sweet swing.
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