2004 – At Wrigley Field, Albert Pujols goes 5 for 5, including three home runs and five RBIs, as the Cardinals beat Central Division rivals the Cubs, 11 – 8. The Redbird first baseman’s first career three-homer game helps St. Louis to erase a six-run deficit.

On July 20, 2004 — 2004 – At Wrigley Field, Albert Pujols goes 5 for 5, including three home runs and five RBIs, as the Cardinals beat Central Division rivals the Cubs, 11 – 8. The Redbird first baseman’s first career three-homer game helps St. Louis to erase a six-run deficit.

 

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