Braun powers Brewers past Cards

 
Ryan Braun hit a pair of solo homers using a pink bat, and Jeff Suppan pitched seven solid innings for his first win since April 2 to lead the Brewers to a 5-3 win vs. the Cards on Sunday. [link]

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