Ken Burkhart Threw Strikes For Cardinals, Called Them For NL

Unlike Alex Reyes, who delivers heat with a smooth motion, Ken Burkhart appeared to be throwing a shot put when he pitched for the Cardinals. Though possessing different styles, Reyes and Burkhart both produced effective results as St. Louis rookies.

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Why The Cardinals Evacuated Their Spring Training Site

When the 1945 Cardinals reported to spring training at Cairo, Ill., they found the outfield better suited for fishing than for chasing fly balls. Unable to have fielding or batting practice because of flooding at Cotter Field, the Cardinals abandoned the Illinois river town and conducted spring training at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis.

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Cardinals Starting Streak Broken At Seven; Not Close To Record

The St. Louis Cardinals’ run of seven consecutive starts of seven innings or more allowing two or fewer runs ended Tuesday night in Arizona. The team record may be 12, set in 1944.

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