Climbing the Ladder with the National League 5/11/2008
seamheads.com 5/12/2008 — Astros climb Central standings Little changed in the NL West this week. The division-leading Arizona Diamondbacks struggled for the first time all season, winning only two games. One of those wins was Brandon Webb's eighth. He went the distance for his eighth win in eight starts this season. Also struggling through a cold week were the San Francisco Giants. Their only win of the week ...

Morning Roundup: Braun’s Brawn
fantasybaseballgenerals.com 5/12/2008 — Ryan Braun hit two solo home runs yesterday in Milwaukee’s 5-3 win over St. Louis.

Spirit of St. Louis
fangraphs.com 5/12/2008 — The Cardinals offense this year was supposed to be Albert Pujols , Rick Ankiel , and not a whole heck of a lot else. Ryan Ludwick apparently had other ideas. He hit his 8th home run of the season last night and is now second in the National League ...

The Death of the Baseball Card Shop
completist.wordpress.com 5/12/2008 — I remember 1993 like it was just yesterday. I could walk out of my home and ride my bicycle to one of three baseball card stores in my area. Each one had their own clientele, different selections, and products. If you wanted new wax, the high-end store was the place to go. If you were searching for singles, the one nearest my home was the place to find that rare gem for your player collection. ...

Ludwick's single helps Cards end skid (AP)
sports.yahoo.com 5/13/2008 — Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run single with two outs in the ninth inning, and St. Louis' shaky bullpen held on Saturday for a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that snapped the Cardinals' season-long three-game skid. Prince Fielder hit a tying homer ...

Ludwick clutch as Cards top Crew — Major League Baseball News 5/10/2008
Cardinals starter Joel Pineiro pitched superbly Saturday, but it was Ryan Ludwick's two-out single in the ninth that helped the Cardinals beat the Brewers, 5-3, and avoid back-to-back heartbreakers in Milwaukee.

Ryan Ludwick wins it for Cardinals — NYDailyNews.com - Baseball 5/11/2008
Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run single off Eric Gagne with two outs in the ninth inning, and St. Louis' shaky bullpen held Saturday for a 5-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers that snapped the Cardinals' season-long three-game skid.

Gagne gives up game-winner to Cards — Major League Baseball News 5/11/2008
Ryan Ludwick lined a two-run go-ahead single with two outs in the ninth inning against Eric Gagne, sending the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-3 victory against the Brewers on Saturday afternoon.

Pujols given a day to rest — Major League Baseball News 5/13/2008
Cardinals manager Tony La Russa finally found a moment to sit slugger Albert Pujols. Chris Duncan started at first base against the Brewers on Monday night, giving Pujols a rare break.

Braun's encore lifts Brewers — Major League Baseball News 5/13/2008
Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun hit a pair of home runs for the second straight game and Dave Bush held St. Louis in check for six good innings of an 8-3 win over the Cardinals at Miller Park on Monday.