Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Action 8-4-14: John Axford Strikes Out One & Holds Two Runners On Over One & Two-Thirds Scoreless Innings For The Save; Albert Pujols Singles, Doubles, & Drives In One Run; David Freese Singles & Knocks In One Run

Skip Schumaker (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) started in left field and batted sixth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Ryan Ludwick (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in left field, batting sixth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

John Axford (former St. Louis-Cleveland) entered in the eighth and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the save (10).  (p-s:24-14)(g/f:3-1)(ir-s:2-0)

Cleveland beat Cincinnati 7-1


Max Scherzer (former 2003 draft selection-Detroit) started and pitched seven innings.  He allowed nine hits, two earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the losing decision (13-4).  (p-s:115-68)(g/f:4-6)

Carlos Beltran (former St. Louis-New York-A) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with two walks.

New York-A beat Detroit 2-1


Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double and one RBI.
David Freese (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at third base and batted seventh.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI.

Anaheim beat Los Angeles 5-0


Coco Crisp (former New Haven-Oakland) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and took over in centerfield, batting eighth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one strikeout.
Luke Gregerson (former Springfield-Oakland) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-0)

Oakland beat Tampa Bay 3-2 in 10 innings