by Bill Pollock | Jun 13, 2011 | Sports Features
The sixth inning spelled doom for the Cardinals for the second straight game. Starter Jake Westbrook had a 3-0 lead until Prince Fielder’s two run homer capped a four run rally and the Cardinals lose 4-3 and get swept by the Brewers who now take over first place in...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 10, 2011 | Sports Features
The Cardinals are in Milwaukee this weekend with a 2.5 game lead over the Brewers in the standings. On this edition of my Pressbox Podcast, I talked with Justin Hull, the host of “The Home Stretch,” on WSCO AM 1570/FM 95.3, The Score in Green Bay/Appleton,...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 9, 2011 | Sports Features
Houston Astros’ starting pitcher Bud Norris may as well be called Chuck Norris to the St. Louis Cardinals. He carried a no-hitter into the 7th inning and his only hit allowed was a home run to right by Lance Berkman that just cleared the wall in right field. Cardinals...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 8, 2011 | Sports Features
The St. Louis Cardinals announced this afternoon that they are teaming up with the Kansas City Royals, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association to help the Joplin community recover and rebuild after one of the most destructive tornadoes...
by Bill Pollock | Jun 8, 2011 | Sports Features
Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Westbrook shook off early trouble on the mound and helped his cause with a three-run tiebreaking double to help the Cardinals to a 7-4 win over the Houston Astros. Westbrook (6-3) gave up a two-run homer to Carlos Lee in the first...