Skip to main content

Albert Pujols two-run shot off Esmil Rogers off

José Alberto Pujols Alcántara (born January 16, 1980), better known as Albert Pujols (Spanish pronunciation, is a Dominican professional baseball player with the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball. Currently a first baseman, Pujols is considered one of the top players in Major League Baseball and the most feared hitter in baseball, according to a poll of all 30 MLB managers in 2008.
Positions: First Baseman, Leftfielder and Third Baseman
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 6' 3", Weight: 230 lb.

Born: January 16, 1980 in Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, D.R. (Age 31)
High School: Fort Osage (Independence, MO)

Albert Pujols' National League-leading 29th home run in the first inning Sunday night was also the longest at 6-year-old Busch Stadium.

Pujols two-run shot off Esmil Rogers off the Colorado Rockies cleared the bleachers beyond the visitor's bullpen in left field and was estimated at 465 feet.
At times sensitive to questions regarding what so far has been his most difficult season, Pujols conceded abrupt declines in his batting average, on-base percentage and slugging percentage this season have more to do with his impatience at the plate than what opposing pitchers are doing to him.

Chris Carpenter (8-8) gave up 10 hits in eight innings, but shut out the Brewers after they scored twice in the first. Fernando Salas finished for his 22nd save in 25 opportunities.

REDS 2, ROCKIES 1: At Cincinnati, Johnny Cueto and two relievers made a pair of first-inning runs stand up for the ,
The Pujols Family Foundation exists to honor God and strengthen families through our works, deeds and examples. Since beginning this foundation in 2005, we have sought to help those living with Down syndrome here at home and to improve the lives of the impoverished in the Dominican Republic.

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

ellie goulding singing at the Royal Wedding

In a recent interview to Standard Magazine singer Ellie Goulding talks about her encounter to the royal couple and how they invited her to sing at their wedding. The forces aligned neatly in May for this episode: Osama bin Laden's death had been announced five days earlier; the show started strong with Fred Armisen as bin Laden and later had Jason Sudeikis as Satan, I've had my real rock'n'roll phase and I don't want to go back to it because I wasn't in a good place then.  I didn't realise where I was heading. And I didn't realise I'd end up here.' In 2011 she will take on her first American tour after the American release of Bright Lights and see the release of her collaboration with Tinie Tempah when his single “Wonderman” is released. And that's my dark side, I suppose, and I have to accept it will never fully leave me. The 24-year-old singer was introduced to the couple in May 2010 after her performance at the Radio 1'...

Film Star Rami Reddy passes away

Film actor Rami Reddy, known for playing the role of a villain in Telugu and Hindi films, passed away in Hyderabad on Thursday. Rami Reddy became popular with his role in Ankusam. He acted in as many as 250 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam and Bhojpuri. The final rites would be carried out at Punjagutta crematorium in Hyderabad Thursday evening. Reddy, who was undergoing treatment for the past couple of weeks, died at a private hospital in Secunderabad at around 11 a.m. on Thursday morning. He is survived by two daughters and a son. The final rites would be conducted at Punjagutta crematorium here this evening. Hailing from Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, Reddy started his career as a journalist before entering the film industry. Rami Reddy became popular with his role in Ankusam. He acted in as many as 250 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam and Bhojpuri. The final rites would be conducted at Punjagutta crematorium here this evening...

kristin cavallari's win

Former reality star ,Kristin Cavallari, who wowed in a glass bikini during Swim Week, is swinging single again. Why? Because Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler, 28, called off their engagement, E! News confirmed. The possible reason: cold feet. Instead of going through his rep, Cutler let his Facebook status do the talking when he changed his relationship from "engaged" to "single" Sunday night. Cutler then took fans to task who tried to console him by bad-mouthing Cavallari and making snide remarks about his performance on the football field.As RadarOnline.com has been reporting, Cavallari and Chicago Bears star Jay Cutler called off their wedding plans late last week. The pair had already selected the date and venue for the big day when Jay pulled the plug.The source goes on to explain: "Cutler watched Cavallari strut down the catwalk in a Mercedes Benz Fashion week event, while he was texting Haley Higgins AT THE SAME TIME. She went through his phone late...