Fielder shows his pop and belts 50th home run

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MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (AFP) — Prince Fielder became the youngest player in major league history to reach 50 home runs Tuesday, smashing two out of the park to lift Milwaukee to a 9-1 win over St. Louis.

The Brewers' second consecutive romp over the Cardinals made their seemingly impossible task of catching the first-place Chicago Cubs in the National League Central a bit more possible.

Thanks to Chicago's 4-2 loss in Florida, the gap was narrowed to two games, with five to play for both Major League Baseball teams.

"Just keep playing, control what you can control," said manager Ned Yost.

No one is having much luck controlling Fielder these days. With a two-run homer off Braden Looper in the first inning and another two-run shot in the seventh off Kip...