The Red Sox and Braves imploded and even the team atop the Power Rankings had its share of trouble in the final weeks.
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After an 8-0 victory over the Houston Astros and winning the NL wild card over the Atlanta Braves, the St. Louis Cardinals were able to make this improbable comeback into the postseason without two of their most important position players, who are currently battling injuries.
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St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday sat out Wednesday’s victory over the Houston Astros .
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Five hits by the first five hitters. Seven hits and five runs in the first inning. And only two hits given up and a season-high 11 strikeouts recorded in nine innings by right-hander Chris Carpenter. That recipe Wednesday night earned the St.
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We’ve seen our fair share of inside-the-park home runs in 2011. Among those were a couple first career home runs that stayed in the yard courtesy of Chicago Cubs speedy outfielder Tony Campana, who rounded the bases at Wrigley Field … Continue reading →
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By PAUL NEWBERRY AP Sports Writer
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The 1989 Atlanta Braves were not one of the greatest teams in the history of Major League Baseball. It’s safe to say they were regarded much like the Houston Astros and Pittsburgh Pirates are in today’s baseball. With a 63-97 record, the Braves finished last in the National…
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The Astros were happy to play the spoiler role against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night. Brian Bogusevic scored on Angel Sanchez’s bunt in the 10th inning, giving the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory and keeping the Cardinals from moving into a tie with Atlanta in the NL wild-card race. “To have the game be meaningful is fun for us,” Bogusevic said.
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Nine innings and nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. It’s never too late: Blowing a three-touchdown lead to the Buffalo Bills? Losing the first game of a … Continue reading →
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Another game, another low for the Houston Astros. The Colorado Rockies had a team-record 25 hits, with Jordan Pacheco, Ty Wigginton and Tommy Field getting four each Sunday in a 19-3 blowout of the worst team in the major leagues. “It’s definitely tough,” Astros starter Lucas Harrell said.
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