Albert Pujols has finally admitted that his patience is wearing thin at the plate, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
He was intentionally walked by the Brewers on Tuesday night, but when he came up in a tough spot later in the game he ended up striking up after working the count to 3-0.
"I felt I didn't want to walk, and I took myself out of the strike zone to swing at that pitch," Pujols said. "The 3-0 pitch was a little low. But I tried to push too much. I should've taken my walk. It's something you learn. You press. It's the way the game goes."
He's on pace for 154 walks this season, after never reaching 100 in his career.
Pujols Admits Patience Is Wearing Thin