A look at Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals as they approach major home run milestones:
AARON JUDGE
Season HR Total: 59
Monday’s Game: The Yankees were off Monday.
Tuesday’s Matchup: The Yankees host the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Current HR Pace: Judge is on pace to hit 65.5 home runs this season.
Next HR: Judge’s next home run would tie him with Babe Ruth for eighth on the single-season list. Ruth hit 60 in 1927.
ALBERT PUJOLS
Career HR Total: 698
Monday’s Game: The Cardinals were off Monday.
Tuesday’s Matchup: The Cardinals play at San Diego.
Current HR Pace: Pujols is on pace to hit 20.8 home runs this season, so he’s on pace for a career total of 699.8.
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