Cubs Clinch at Busch, Cards on the Brink
ST. LOUIS(AP) — The last time the Cubs went to the postseason three straight years was in 1906-08. The World Series champions won the National Central for the second straight year with a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night. Under .500 and trailing Milwaukee in the division race at the All-Star…
Cards Prevent Cubs’ Celebration, Win 8-7
St. Louis(AP) — The Chicago Cubs went into Tuesday night’s game against St. Louis with a chance to clinch the NL Central. The Cardinals did everything they could to keep that from happening. The Cardinals hit four home runs and were able to withstand a late Cubs’ rally for an 8-7 victory. “I thought they…
Cincy Becomes Cards’ Launching Pad in Win
CINCINNATI (AP) — Mike Matheny enjoyed the St. Louis Cardinals’ best all-around game in a while so much, he wouldn’t mind seeing a replay. “I’ll go rewatch it,” Matheny said after the 9-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. “Good starting pitching, clean defense, clean bullpen, timely hitting, got momentum early. I’m really looking…
Tigers Embarrassed by Purdue 35-3
COLUMBIA, MO-(AP). — Purdue quarterback David Blough started his first game of the season Saturday against Missouri. He played like he never wants to give up the role. Blough led the Boilermakers to touchdowns on their first three drives in a 35-3 victory. “David played very well. He was very efficient,” Purdue coach Jeff Brohm…
Cards Beat Reds, Keep Pace in Front of Cubs’ Showdown
(AP) — Luke Weaver and Tommy Pham were teammates with Triple-A Memphis to open the 2017 season. Now they’re helping the St. Louis Cardinals make a push toward the playoffs. Weaver threw six innings of two-hit ball, Pham drove in two runs and stole two bases, and the Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-2 on…
Cards Clobber Reds to Keep Pace With Cubs
(AP) — Paul DeJong didn’t start the season in the majors. Now he’s in the St. Louis Cardinals record book. DeJong homered, Yadier Molina drove in three runs and the streaking Cardinals outslugged the Cincinnati Reds 13-4 on Tuesday night. The Cardinals have won four straight and six of their last seven to stay two…
Mizzou Fires Defensive Coordinator Cross
COLUMBIA (AP) — DeMontie Cross was fired as Missouri’s defensive coordinator after a year and two games in the position. The school announced the move Sunday, a day after the Tigers (1-1) lost 31-13 to South Carolina and a week after they gave up 43 points to Football Championship Subdivision opponent Missouri State. Cross’ firing…