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Grichuk gives Cards lead, Duke gets big K in win vs Brewers

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 31, 2016

By RICH ROVITO Associated Press (MILWAUKEE, AP) — Zach Duke retired the only batter he faced, birthday boy Adam Wainwright turned the page on a disappointing year and the St. Louis Cardinals strengthened...

Gyorko homers again to lift Cardinals over Astros 8-5

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 17, 2016

(HOUSTON, AP) — Jedd Gyorko is providing enough power to keep banged-up St. Louis going. Gyorko and Tommy Pham each homered to help the Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 8-5 on Tuesday night for their...

Piscotty homers in 8th to lead Cards' comeback over Cubs 6-4

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 15, 2016

By MATT CARLSON Associated Press (CHICAGO, AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals are further down than usual in the NL Central standings. Still, they may see the major league-leading Chicago Cubs in October,...

Molina's RBI caps rally as Cardinals stun Reds 5-4

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 9, 2016

By JOE HARRIS Associated Press (ST. LOUIS, AP) — Never has a 94 mile-per-hour fastball to the ribs felt so good for Yadier Molina as it did Monday night. Molina started and ended a five-run rally in...

Foltynewicz leads way, Braves top Cardinals

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 7, 2016

By R.B. FALLSTROM Associated Press (ST. LOUIS, AP) — Mike Foltynewicz worked six strong innings, Nick Markakis and Erick Aybar had two RBIs apiece and the Atlanta Braves kept the St. Louis Cardinals...

Martinez gets rocked, Cardinals lose to Braves

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 7, 2016

By R.B. FALLSTROM Associated Press (ST. LOUIS, AP) — The track record suggested Carlos Martinez was on a roll. The St. Louis Cardinals pitcher just could not get comfortable. "From the first inning,...

Garcia shuts down Braves, has RBI single in Cards' 1-0 win

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 6, 2016

By JOE HARRIS Associated Press (ST. LOUIS, AP) — Jaime Garcia turned back the clock to his childhood Friday night. Garcia pitched eight scoreless innings and had an RBI single to lead the St. Louis Cardinals...

Cardinals ride big 1st inning to 5-4 win over Reds

Written by Muleskinner Staff • August 4, 2016

By JOE KAY Associated Press (CINCINNATI, AP) — No blown leads this time. The Cardinals' bullpen made one big inning stand up. Brandon Moss drove in a pair of runs during St. Louis' four-run first inning,...

Mets and Cardinals rained out, doubleheader Tuesday

Written by Muleskinner Staff • July 25, 2016

(NEW YORK, AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals' game at the New York Mets on Monday night was postponed because of rain and will be made up as part of a doubleheader Tuesday starting at 4:10 p.m. Showers started...

Adams homers in 16th to lift Cardinals over Dodgers 4-3

Written by Muleskinner Staff • July 23, 2016

(ST. LOUIS, AP) — For Matt Adams, no feeling turned out to be the best feeling. The St. Louis first baseman homered in the 16th inning to lead the Cardinals to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers...