Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Action 4-17-14: Xavier Nady Hits A Solo Home Run; Ian Kennedy Strikes Out Seven & Allows Three Runs Over Seven Innings; Colby Rasmus Collects Two Singles

Gerald Laird (former St Louis-Atlanta) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Philadelphia beat Atlanta 1-0


Colby Rasmus (former St. Louis-Toronto) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-3 with one strikeout.

Minnesota beat Toronto 7-0 in game one of doubleheader


Colby Rasmus (former St. Louis-Toronto) started as designated and batted second.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts.

Minnesota beat Toronto 9-5 in game two of doubleheader


Xavier Nady (former 1997 draft selection-San Diego) started in left field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Ian Kennedy (former 2003 draft selection-San Diego) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, two walks, and struck seven out for the losing decision (1-3).  0-for-2 at the plate.  (p-s:99-74)(g/f:10-0)

Colorado beat San Diego 3-1


Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-New York-A) started in right field and batted third.  0-for-5 with one strikeout and grounded into one double play.

New York-A beat Tampa Bay 10-2