Cards keep flying, clinch home field in NL playoffs
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Milwaukee, WI (Sports Network) - Larry Walker belted a two-run homer, Woody Williams picked up his eighth win in nine decisions, and St.
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St. Louis Cardinals&#39; Albert Pujols (5) scores on a sacrifice fly ball in the third inning against the Houston Astros during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series in Houston, Sunday Oct. 17, 2004.
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Albert Pujols hit a tie-breaking three-run home run as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to reach the National League Championship Series for the second time in three years.
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Albert Pujols and the St. Louis Cardinals were hitting home runs at a record pace when they arrived at Coors Field.
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The Milwaukee Brewers bobbled a chance to stay close in the NL Central.
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Chris Carpenter pitched a three-hitter to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates for the fourth time this season, and the St. Louis Cardinals also got a homer from Preston Wilson in a 3-1 victory Friday night.
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The Houston Astros pushed closer to a playoff berth, winning their team-record 15th straight home game by beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 last night behind Jeff Kent and Jeff Bagwell.
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Larry Walker hit two home runs and  Woody Williams pitched six strong innings for the St. Louis  Cardinals who opened the National League Divisional Series  playoffs with an easy 8-3 romp over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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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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The St. Louis Cardinals became the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season, winning the Central for the third time in five seasons.
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St. Louis Cardinals&#39; Albert Pujols (5) swings for a 3-run home run in the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2004, in Los Angeles.
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Albert Pujols hit a tiebreaking three-run home run Sunday night as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 to reach the National League Championship Series for the second time in three years.
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Albert Pujols cracked a three-run homer and notched four RBI to earn the St Louis Cardinals a place in the National League Championship Series with a 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday.
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ST. LOUIS - Entering Game 7 of the National League Championship Series on Thursday night at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Houston Astros had played six games about as evenly as two teams possibly could play.
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St. Louis Cardinals&#39; Albert Pujols hits a two-run homer in the first inning to tie the game against the Houston Astros during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium in St.
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ST. LOUIS - Mike Matheny, Edgar Renteria and St. Louis can win with singles, doubles and triples, too. After tying a postseason record with five home runs in the opener, the Cardinals stayed in the ballpark for Game 2 Thursday night.
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Derek Jeter hit a leadoff home run, Jon Lieber pitched into the eighth inning, and the New York Yankees clinched their 10th consecutive trip to the postseason