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The results at the plate for the St. Louis Cardinals have changed so dramatically that they've gone from facing their first 0-4 start in 19 years to the verge of a positive the franchise hasn't experienced since the 19th century. With a club runs record on the horizon, the Cardinals seek their fifth straight win in Wednesday night's middle game against the visiting Milwaukee Brewers. St. Louis (4-3) scored seven runs and struck out 37 times during a season-opening sweep in Pittsburgh and entered a three-game set in Atlanta at risk of losing its first four for the first time since opening 0-6 in 1997. Continue to Article

April 12, 2016 4:31:pm EST

While the Houston Astros used the opener of this four-game set to break out of their woes with runners in scoring position, the Kansas City Royals saw their problems continue in those situations. The Royals could have some difficulty fixing those problems Tuesday night considering how well Astros starter Mike Fiers has pitched at Minute Maid Park. The Astros went 5 for 15 in Monday's 8-2 victory in their home opener, including an RBI double by Carlos Correa and a two-run homer by Colby Rasmus that staked them to a 3-0 first-inning lead. Continue to Article

April 12, 2016 1:32:am EST

Jeremy Hazelbaker was starting to wonder whether he ever would get a shot in the major leagues. Suddenly, the 28-year-old rookie is the St. Louis Cardinals' hottest hitter and a fixture in Mike Matheny's lineup. ''I like watching him,'' the manager said Monday after Hazelbaker went 4 for 4 with a triple, double and sacrifice fly in the Cardinals' home opener, a 10-1 rout of the Milwaukee Brewers. Continue to Article

April 11, 2016 8:39:pm EST

Speedster Lou Brock, whose left leg was amputated just below the knee in the offseason, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Monday's sold-out game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The 76-year-old Brock has been practicing wearing a new prosthesis and supported by braces. The three-time defending NL Central champion Cardinals (3-3) have steadied themselves after a shaky start. Continue to Article

April 10, 2016 6:51:pm EST