Cards complete best April in franchise history

 

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The Gas House GangCards Take Another Series
The Cardinals put the finishing touches on a fantastic month of April this afternoon with a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds to put their record at 18-11. Braden Looper pitched a great game en route to his 4th win of the year and Aaron Miles and Rick ...
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My personal favorite post I’ve ever created for Cardinals Diaspora. This will not disappoint… In fact, I’m pretty sure you’ll be forwarding this on to every Cub fan you know… ATH
The Gas House GangCardinals Outfield
SI.com’s John Donovan has an interesting article about crowded MLB outfields and mentions Tony LaRussa and his 5-man St. Louis outfield rotation: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/john_donovan/04/30/donovan.outfields/index.html
Rockin' the RedThat's A Winner!
The 18th, in fact, in April, a Cardinals franchise record for the month. It still seems inconceivable to fathom a 18-win month, especially at the beginning of the season, when injuries were (hopefully) at their worst and the rotation was still a ...
Mike On The CardsCards Close Out April With a Win
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Looper, Ankiel lead Cards past Reds 5-2 (AP)
Braden Looper worked six solid innings and Rick Ankiel had three hits and two RBIs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals hand Aaron Harang another tough luck loss with a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. Aaron Miles had a pair of RBI ...
Looper, Ankiel pace Cardinals past Reds 5-2
Braden Looper worked six solid innings and Rick Ankiel had three hits and two RBIs, helping the St. Louis Cardinals hand Aaron Harang another tough luck loss with a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) -- St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder gave up nine runs in his fourth r...
Cards' Mulder struggles in rehab start (AP)
St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder gave up nine runs in his fourth rehabilitation start, an indication he's far from ready to return from September shoulder surgery. Pitching for Triple-A Memphis, Mulder allowed nine hits -- three homers -- ...
Cards' Mulder gives up nine in fourth rehab start
St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Mark Mulder gave up nine runs in his fourth rehabilitation start, an indication he's far from ready to return from September shoulder surgery.