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.

 

On April 28, 2001 — 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.

 


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Sources:

Baseball Reference April 28

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National Pastime April 28

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