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Cards storm back in eighth to beat Marlins

MIAMI -- Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is very particular about which left-handed hitters he allows to play when the opposition is pitching a lefty, fond of the advantage a right-handed hitter often gives in that situation. Before Thursday's series ...

From CHARLIE NOBLES, MLB.com,  11 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Tony La Russa,  Chris Duncan,  Colby Rasmus,  Rick Ankiel,  Andrew Miller

Ryan making bid to become regular

MIAMI -- After a lost 2008 season, Brendan Ryan is making a significant bid to become the Cardinals' regular shortstop. Ryan's four hits Wednesday night in a 13-4 victory over the Marlins lifted his batting average to .318 and encouraged manager Tony ...

From CHARLIE NOBLES, MLB.com,  11 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Brendan Ryan,  Khalil Greene,  Tony La Russa

Wainwright ironing out recent struggles

MIAMI -- A day after getting the victory in a game in which he gave up four runs and 14 baserunners in seven innings against the Marlins, Adam Wainwright was doing a little self-analysis on Thursday. The 6-foot-7 right-hander believes the high on-base ...

From CHARLIE NOBLES, MLB.com,  11 Jun 2009
Related Topics: Adam Wainwright,  Tony La Russa,  Major League Baseball

Ankiel likely back in Cardinals lineup

MIAMI -- Rick Ankiel played three straight games for the Cardinals before getting most of the night off on Thursday, and the left-handed power hitter will be back in the lineup on Friday in the series opener against the Reds. But don't look for ...

From CHARLIE NOBLES, MLB.com,  15 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Brad Thompson,  Rick Ankiel,  Tony La Russa,  Adam Wainwright,  Chris Carpenter

Ludwick, Wellemeyer lead Cards to win

MIAMI -- Right-hander Todd Wellemeyer pitched a masterful game, and Ryan Ludwick fueled the offense, as the Cardinals took their third victory in four games from the Marlins on Thursday night. Wellemeyer allowed just three hits, and only one ...

From CHARLIE NOBLES, MLB.com,  14 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Ryan Ludwick,  Todd Wellemeyer,  Dan Uggla,  Russ Springer,  Jorge Cantu

La Russa moves Mather to leadoff role

MIAMI -- The Cardinals initially posted a lineup in their clubhouse that had Joe Mather hitting seventh for Thursday night's game against the Marlins. A little later, manager Tony La Russa took the lineup card into his office. Outfielder trying ...

From CHARLIE NOBLES, MLB.com,  14 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Tony La Russa,  Luis Gonzalez,  Albert Pujols,  Todd Wellemeyer,  Skip Schumaker

LaRue prepared for any role

MIAMI -- Jason LaRue was only starting for the second time in the Cardinals' last 12 games when he stepped to the plate on Wednesday night against the Marlins in the seventh inning with the bases loaded in a 2-2 game. Veteran backup catcher ...

From CHARLIE NOBLES, MLB.com,  14 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Jason LaRue,  Troy Glaus,  Major League Baseball,  Tony La Russa

LaRue's double sends Cards to win

MIAMI -- On a night when the Cardinals got 18 hits, they found themselves celebrating the pitching of a rookie and a defensive play by a backup outfielder. The upshot is the Cardinals needed lifts from a variety of sources to defeat the Marlins, ...

From CHARLIE NOBLES, MLB.com,  14 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Jason LaRue,  Luis Gonzalez,  Tony La Russa,  Adam Kennedy,  Braden Looper

Barton ready to return from DL

MIAMI -- Cardinals outfielder Brian Barton appears to be fully recovered from the fractured right wrist he suffered on July 6. But in order to return to the 25-man roster, the club may be forced to make a tough decision in order to create a spot. ...

From CHARLIE NOBLES, MLB.com,  13 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Brian Barton,  Tony La Russa,  Rick Ankiel,  Skip Schumaker,  Ryan Ludwick

Thompson to start Friday

MIAMI -- With Chris Carpenter unable to make his scheduled Friday start against the Reds due to a muscle strain in his right posterior shoulder, the Cardinals have opted to use fellow right-hander Brad Thompson in his place. Right-hander will ...

From CHARLIE NOBLES, MLB.com,  13 Aug 2008
Related Topics: Jaime Garcia (baseball),  Brad Thompson,  Chris Carpenter,  Cy Young,  Tony La Russa

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