Albert Pujols >>Hits 700th HR<<

[Jumper_Dad]

2 hours ago, 9068 said:

Throwing at hitters after a HR, stealing a base if you're ahead 6-0, bunting for a hit in the 7th inning to break up a no hitter in a 3-0 game, grooving an 85mph fastball to a guy trying to break a record, etc.

I know what the unwritten rules are, I just didn't see the application in this instance.

So you think he was given the homerun?

It was a 93mph pitch on the outside edge that he hit the other way... Most hitters try to pull that and pop-up. It also gave up the lead in a 1 run game. I'm not saying it never happens, but I don't think that's what happened here.

[rjs4470]

3 hours ago, 9068 said:

Throwing at hitters after a HR, stealing a base if you're ahead 6-0, bunting for a hit in the 7th inning to break up a no hitter in a 3-0 game, grooving an 85mph fastball to a guy trying to break a record, etc.

What "unwritten" rule was broken in this instance? Nothing in this situation is covered by any unwritten rule. 

[Jumper_Dad]

#698

 

[Jumper_Dad]

#699

 

 

[Jumper_Dad]

 

Boom #700!!!

[Jumper_Dad]

Albert now at 703 homeruns and has now passed Babe Ruth for second place all-time in RBI's behind only Hank Aaron. Pujols has 2,216 behind Aaron's 2,297.

[nkypete]

Albert should do a "Brady" and keep playing.

[nkypete]

13 hours ago, nkypete said:

Albert should do a "Brady" and keep playing.

... but clear it with his wife first!