ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — First, Alexi Ogando watched Albert Pujols circle the bases. Then, Michael Gonzalez. And finally, Darren Oliver.
Pujols joined Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson as the only players to hit three home runs in a World Series game, tying records with five hits and six RBIs to lead the Cardinals to a 16-7 rout of the Texas Rangers on Saturday night that gave St. Louis a 2-1 Series lead.
"He's a super player, no doubt about it," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "He certainly came to play tonight."
Two days after being criticized for his silence following a crucial error in Game 2, Pujols did the talking with his bat. The three-time MVP turned on a 96 mph …
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