John Axford, Mike Matheny Ejected After Hit By Pitch; Allen Craig Optimistic He'll Return By End Of Season; Jake Westbrook Activated, Placed In Cardinals' Bullpen; Cardinals To Use Off-Day To Give Starters Extra Rest; Worth Noting

Although there remains no timetable for a return, Cardinals first baseman Allen Craig is optimistic he can recover from his sprained left foot in time to play again this season.

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