Cardinals Build Big Lead With Heavy Lumber
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The Cardinals scored six runs in the sixth inning, trotted to a 10-7 victory over the Houston Astros and roused a sellout crowd in St. Louis.
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Alfonso Soriano hits two of Chicago's four homers and the Cubs continue their late-season power display, increasing their NL Central lead in the process.
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Albert Pujols hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the seventh inning and Scott Rolen had four RBIs to lead the St. Louis Cardinals over the Arizona Diamondbacks 11-3 Monday night. Braden Looper, in his first outing following a stint on the disabled list caused by a shoulder strain, allowed three runs and four hits in six innings. Russ Springer (4-1) pitched a perfect seventh to get the win in relief.
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OFFENSE: Expect the Cardinals, so powerful and varied in skill, to average five-plus runs. But this is no mismatch. Houston&#39;s attack is hotter and healthier.
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Albert Pujols and Scott Rolen hit  back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning to lead the St.  Louis Cardinals to a 6-4 win over the Houston Astros in Game  Two of the NL Championship Series at Busch Stadium Thursday.
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The National League&#039;s best offense had no luck against Chris Carpenter. The St. Louis Cardinals&#039; right-hander had stuff reminiscent of his 2005 Cy Young season.
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Marcell Shipp scores three touchdowns and the Cardinals capitalize on the Rams' season-high 126 yards in penalties to win, 34-20.
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The Cardinals' late-season acquisition of outfielder Larry Walker continues to reap dividends.
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Mike Matheny, Edgar Renteria and the St. Louis Cardinals can win with singles, doubles and triples, too. After tying a postseason record with five home runs
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Chris Carpenter shut down a surging Atlanta Braves offense and Jim Edmonds hit a three-run homer, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-3 victory on a stormy Wednesday night.
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The Cardinals' trio of MVP candidates -- affectionately called MV3 -- is the heart, if not the soul, of the team's batting order. Officially, first baseman Albert Pujols , third baseman Scott Rolen , and center fielder Jim Edmonds combined to produce 122 home runs and 358 RBIs during the regular season. Unofficially they may go down ...
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Bronson Arroyo got roses. Ryan O'Malley settled for beer and shaving cream. Arroyo ended a 10-start winless slide and won his 10th game, a 7-2 victory over St. Louis on Wednesday that cut the Cardinals' lead in the NL Central to 1 1/2 games.
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The Chicago Cubs beat the St Louis Cardinals 12-3 to regain a share of first place in the National League Central Division on Monday, Aramis Ramirez leading the onslaught with two home runs.
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Showing velocity, command and poise reminiscent of his 22-win 2001 season, Matt Morris dominated the Dodgers on Friday night on the way to a 3-0 Cardinals win at Busch Stadium.
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Albert Pujols belted his major-league leading 43rd homer and Jim Edmonds followed with a two-run shot as the St Louis Cardinals eased to a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres in National League action Thursday.
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Chris Carpenter coasted into the playoffs last season. This year, he's been dominant down the stretch.
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Sidney Ponson beat the team he almost joined last year and Scott Rolen hit a two-run double in the decisive third inning to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a 4-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday.