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Article: Pujols swings for 'his kids'; St. Louis slugger belts 3 home runs in victory

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September 4, 2006
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ST. LOUIS (AP) - Albert Pujols has a daughter with Down Syndrome, and the St. Louis Cardinals' annual "buddy walk" game always seems to bring out his best.

Children with Down Syndrome circled the field in pre-game ceremonies, and then stood with players at their positions during "The Star-Spangled Banner." More than a few asked him to hit a home run for them.

He then homered in his first three at-bats, honoring Isabella Pujols and all special needs children in a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.

"It's always good to do something special for those kids, but I

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