Monday, March 29, 2010

Cardinals Beat Twins 5-3: Daniel Descalso & Albert Pujols Each 2-Run HR; Ryan Ludwick 3 Hits, Doubles, & Solo HR

Individual Highlights:
Skip Schumaker 2-for-5 with one run, grounded into one double play, and assisted in two double plays.
Joe Mather 1-for-1 with one run.
Albert Pujols 1-for-3 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, one walk, and assisted in three double plays.
Daniel Descalso 1-for-1 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, and one run.
Colby Rasmus 2-for-3 with one caught stealing.
Nick Stavinoha 1-for-1 at the plate.
Ryan Ludwick 3-for-3 with one double, one home run, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Jaime Garcia started and pitched six innings. He allowed eight hits, two earned runs, and struck out three. (g/f:12-2)
Kyle McClellan entered in the seventh and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck out four for the hold (1). (g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Julio Lugo 0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.
Matt Holliday 0-for-3 at the plate.
Amaury Cazana 0-for-1 with one ground into one double play.
Ryan Franklin entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, and one earned run for the blown save (1) and winning decision (2-0). (g/f:2-1)

Boxscore
Cardinals Official Site Post Game
Cardinal Beat: Ryan Ludwick Homers Without Pain
Cardinal Beat: Albert Pujols Homers For 2nd Straight Day
Cardinal Beat: Jaime Garcia Goes Six Strong Innings
Cardinal Beat: Cardinals Win On Daniel Descalso Homer In 9th
STL Globe-Democrat Post Game

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