(St.Louis, MO) — Stephen Piscotty was 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI as the Cardinals beat Brewers, 7-3, in the first of four at Busch Stadium. Johnny Peralta hit a three-run blast, while Michael Wacha grabbed his 17th win. The Cards’ magic number to clinch the NL Central is down to six.
>>Cards Battle Brewers Again Tonight
(St.Louis, MO) — The Cardinals and Brewers play the second of their four-game series tonight at Busch Stadium. St.Louis sends Carlos Martinez to the mound. He’s 14-and-7 on the year with a 3.01 ERA. Milwaukee counters with Ariel Pena, who is 2-and-0. First pitch is at 7:15 p.m.
>>Cards’ Magic Number Is Six
(St.Louis, MO) — The Cardinals’ magic number to clinch the National League Central is six. Any combination of Cardinals’ wins and Pirates’ losses totaling that number will secure the Cards’ third straight division crown. The lead the Bucs by four games with nine to play.
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