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St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Yadier Molina belted a three-run homer to back a strong start by Jake Westbrook, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 3-0 win over Cincinnati in the rubber match of a three-game series. Westbrook (2-2) yielded just three hits and three walks in six innings, striking out four to help St. Louis win for the fourth time in five games. Fernando Salas, Eduardo Sanchez and Mitchell Boggs set down nine of the final 10 batters to preserve the Cardinals third shutout of the season. Boggs worked around a Joey Votto double in the ninth to record his third save. Molinas blast off Edinson Volquez (2-1) in the sixth inning was one of seven St. Louis hits. Molina and Lance Berkman had two apiece. Volquez lasted one more batter after surrendering Molinas homer, taking the loss in 5 2/3 innings. He gave up six hits and three walks, striking out seven. I just made a mistake, wrong pitch to him, Volquez said about Molinas homer. Brandon Phillips had two of Cincinnatis four hits, while Votto raised his average to .395 with a 1-for-2 showing. Westbrook allowed just one baserunner -- a leadoff walk in the second to Jonny Gomes, who was caught stealing second -- and faced the minimum before Phillips doubled and Votto walked with one out in the fourth. He got Gomes and Jay Bruce on fly balls to end the inning. Molina broke open a scoreless game, homering over the left-center field wall on a first-pitch sinker in the sixth as rain fell at Busch Stadium. The blast scored Matt Holliday, who doubled, and Berkman, who was intentionally walked. Every time you hit a home run, what do you want? Molina asked rhetorically. You want to be mad? Or sad? No. Youve got to enjoy it, man. Especially me. I dont hit a bunch of home runs. Every time I get an opportunity to enjoy it, thats the way you have to play this game. Fun. Salas struck out two in the seventh and Sanchez fanned a pair in the eighth for two perfect innings. After Votto doubled with one down in the ninth, Boggs struck out Gomes and Bruce to end the game. GAME NOTES:St. Louis leads the National League Central by a 1/2 game over Milwaukee and one game over Cincinnati...The Cardinals are headed to Houston for a three- game series that starts Tuesday, while the Reds begin a three-game set in Milwaukee on Monday. Daryl Johnston Cowboys Jersey . The Cubs return home after dropping two of three to Boston in their first trip to Fenway Park since the 1918 World Series. Even the lone game they won in that series came with a loss as outfielder Marlon Byrd was hit in the face by a pitch in Saturdays 9-3 win and spent the night at a local hospital. Tony Dorsett Jersey . Ribery, who won UEFAs best player in Europe award for the 2012-13 season, helped Bayern Munich win the Champions League and Bundesliga and German Cup titles. Messi, winner of the last four Ballon dOr awards in voting by coaches, team captains and media, was injured late in the season and could not prevent Barcelona from being beaten by Bayern in the Champions League semifinals. http://www.mitchellandnessonlineshop.com/Throwback-Pat-Lafontaine-Buffalo-Sabres-Jersey/ .J. -- The New York Jets have signed first-round draft pick Quinton Coples to a four-year contract. Boomer Esiason Bengals Jersey . I dont know how GSP does it, but he manages to make even the squeamish violence haters tune in to watch the UFC. Tom Waddle Bears Jersey . It is reasonable, at this point, to assume Steve Delabar will be a member of the relief corps, too. In an era when teams typically carry 12 pitchers (five starters, seven relievers) the math is simple.LONDON -- Fernando Torres capped off an impressive attacking display for Chelsea by seizing on Manchester Citys defensive blunder in the 90th minute to clinch a 2-1 victory in the Premier League on Sunday. After Chelsea substitute Willian launched the ball forward, City goalkeeper Joe Hart found himself exposed on the edge of the penalty area and defender Matija Nastasic managed to head the ball over his own goalkeeper. In a run that encapsulated his energetic performance at Stamford Bridge, Torres raced onto the loose ball and sent it into the unguarded net. "I dont think this is the moment to say who is to take (blame)," City manager Manuel Pellegrini said. "They scored the goal and we will analyze it in the week." The second half had begun badly for Chelsea when Sergio Aguero cancelled out Andre Schuerrles opener, which had been set up by Torres. But Torres late winner ensured Chelsea ended the weekend still two points behind leader Arsenal, while City dropped to seventh. "We are happy because it is our first win against a contender for the Premier League," Torres said. Although it was Torres first league goal of the season, it was the Spain strikers third this week after also scoring twice at Schalke in the Champions League on Tuesday. And it ensured that two of Sundays goals were scored by former Atletico Madrid strikers -- Torres and Aguero -- in a meeting of one-time Real Madrid managers: Chelseas Jose Mourinho and Pellegrini. The early danger was all created by Mourinhos players. Gary Cahill volleyed over after just three minutes, but both sides were struggling to get sight of goal. Torres threw his body at Ramires deep ball after 28 minutes but was unable to get a shot in. Ramires tried to set up Torres again a minute later, but the end product was poor. Torres brought the ball down with his chest but scooped over with no defenders around him annd only Hart to beat.dddddddddddd. "When you are a player and you make a mistake you are finished for the game," Mourinho said. "After that you saw the best Fernando." And Torres was the creator of Chelseas opener. The City defence couldnt cope with the Spains strikers blis**** pace as he rampaged down the right flank before squaring to Schuerrle, who swept the ball in from close range in the 33rd minute. Torres was popping up everywhere, and was only denied a goal by the crossbar in the 37th when he unleashed a shot on the turn from inside the penalty area. "He is sharp, he is powerful, the belief is high," Mourinho said of Torres. "So we are happy for him." In a first half when Petr Cech had little to do, the Chelsea goalkeeper had no trouble batting away a close-range shot from Aguero. But the Argentina striker was on target four minutes into the second half. He ran onto Samir Nasris throughball and got past Cahill before beating Cech at his near post. City kept up the pressure and Javi Garcia met David Silvas free kick with a header that Cech saved. When Eden Hazard went down in the penalty area under a challenge from City defender Pablo Zabaleta, Chelsea appealed for a penalty that wasnt given. Torres continued to search for his first league goal since May, but he flicked a header straight at Hart and lifted the ball over at the back post from Frank Lampards free kick. Cechs feet prevented Silva from giving City the lead, and Torres then produced the winner with the game about to enter stoppage time -- causing Mourinho to launch himself into the crowd behind the bench to celebrate with his son and other supporters. It was Chelseas third straight win, while City has now dropped 11 points in nine games. The only consolation for City is that they remain two points ahead of reigning champion and neighbour Manchester United. cheap jerseys cheap nhl jerseys ' ' ' |
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