Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 8-31-19: Albert Pujols Doubles, Walks, & Hits A Three-Run Homer; Tommy Pham Singles, Walks, & Hits A Two-Run Homer; Ian Kenendy Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning For The Save

Red Sox, who are fighting for playoff lives, decided to throw Ryan Brasier in a 4-3 game in the eighth in game they had a lead.

He allowed six runs on five hits in only two-thirds of an inning. Albert Pujols sealed his line with a three-run homer off Josh Smith. Angels up 10-4. pic.twitter.com/hXf2E4auKr

— Max Wildstein (@MaxWildstein) September 1, 2019

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started as designated hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-4 with four strikeouts.
Adam Ottavino (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, one intentional walk, hit one batter, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:22-13)(g/f:1-0)

New York-A beat Oakland 4-3 in 11 innings

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.
Rowan Wick (former Memphis-Chicago-N) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:19-13)(g/f:1-0)

Milwaukee beat Chicago-N 2-0

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in right field and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one RBI and one run.

Toronto beat Houston 6-4

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with one run.

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one walk, and one outfield assist.

Tampa Bay beat Cleveland 9-6

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-Washington) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and assisted in one double play.

Washington beat Miami 7-0

Ian Kennedy (former 2003 draft selection-Kansas City) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (24).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:2-0)

Kansas City beat Baltimore 7-5

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) started at first base and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, and one strikeout.

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base.
Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Arizona beat Los Angeles 6-5

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-5 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.
Nick Martini (former Memphuis-San Diego) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-4 with one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

San Diego beat San Francisco 4-1

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, three two-out RBIs, two runs, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Anaheim beat Boston 10-4