Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals ties the major league record for home runs in April by a rookie with 8, but St. Louis falls to the Mets, 6 – 5, in 11 innings.

Geoff Jenkins hits three home runs and drives in six runs to lead the Brewers in an 8 – 4 victory over Montreal.

The Seattle Mariners defeat the Chicago White Sox, 8 – 5, for their 20th win this month, setting a new major league record for April. Closer Kazuhiro Sasaki sets a new record for saves in April with his 13th.