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ST. LOUIS (AP) Colby Rasmus got a break when third baseman Pablo Sandoval dropped his foul pop in the 10th inning. Then Bob Howry had to come after the rookie with a full count and Albert Pujols on deck.
None of that was on Rasmus' mind when he led off the 10th inning with his first game-ending home run, lifting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. His only concern was not chasing Howry's split-fingered fastball like he did earlier in the at-bat.
Hounds collect third win this week
Mischief Best In Missouri
FARMINGTON — Jared Dunlap went 3-for-3 with a double and four RBI, and Jake Rhodes ripped a three-run triple among his three hits as the Farmington Hounds defeated the Bruins 26-6 on Wednesday night.
Mischief Best In MissouriThe Mineral Area Mischief, a girls 10-and-under fast pitch softball team won a state championship last weekend with an undefeated tournament run in Monett, Mo. The team has advanced to the regional tournament, which takes place in Wellington, Kan. on July 23-26. Any business owner or individual who would like to sponsor the Mischief can contact Eeron Siebert at 747-7834.
Wallace chatter irritates Cardinals managerST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa is getting tired of Brett Wallace’s name always coming up when the roster needs an infusion.
Hossa's long deal with Hawks tops busy NHL dayJust when the slowing global economy figured to put a crimp in spending for NHL free agents, Marian Hossa hit the open market again.
Judge lifts suspension, says Mayfield can raceCHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Two months after a positive drug test for methamphetamines, Jeremy Mayfield is getting ready to return to NASCAR.
Roddick edges Hewitt to return to Wimbledon semisWIMBLEDON, England (AP) — This one meant so much to Andy Roddick.
McMurray stays optimistic in disappointing seasonJamie McMurray could hardly wait to get the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup season going.