Ankiel nearing return to lineup After missing 11 straight starts because of a lower abdominal strain, it appears Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel is very close to returning to the lineup. More >
Pujols, Ludwick slug Cards to victory Albert Pujols went 4-for-4 and hit a fourth-inning grand slam and Ryan Ludwick followed with a home run as the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers, 9-6, on Wednesday night. Joel Pineiro gave up four runs in seven innings. More >
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After missing 11 straight starts because of a lower abdominal strain, it appears Cardinals outfielder Rick Ankiel is very close to returning to the lineup. 
Albert Pujols went 4-for-4 and hit a fourth-inning grand slam and Ryan Ludwick followed with a home run as the Cardinals defeated the Dodgers, 9-6, on Wednesday night. Joel Pineiro gave up four runs in seven innings.