Ryan Ludwick

Kansas City, Mo. June 19: Ryan Ludwick highlighted a six-run third inning with a grand slam homer Friday, igniting the St. Louis Cardinals to a 10-5 inter-league win over Kansas City.

St. Louis, June 17: Ryan Franklin finished off a solid effort by the St. Louis bullpen Wednesday that allowed the Cardinals to edge Detroit 4-3.

San Francisco -- Matt Cain gave up two runs in 6 1/3 innings Friday and won his fourth straight decision, helping bring the San Francisco Giants a 4-2 victory over St. Louis.

St. Louis -- St. Louis outfielder Ryan Ludwick has been sent to the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.