Cardinals draft six catchers in five pitcher heavy haul
The St. Louis Cardinals completed the first year draft taking 53 players in 50 rounds with six catchers among 23 pitchers 13 outfielders and 11 infielders. Local Missouri Baptist College product Scott Thomas was selected 38th on day two, son of former Cardinals executive Lee Thomas.
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Reds Cardinals Shine On Scoreboard Clip In NL
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Aurilia Drives Reds Past Cardinals to Tie NL Central
Rich Aurilia matched a career high with four hits and five RBIs as the Reds beat the Cardinals 7-4 to pull into a share of first in the NL Central. Scott Hatteberg added two hits and RBIs as Cincinnati completed a three game sweep while Ken Griffey Jr. and Edwin Encarnacion rested due to minor injuries. Aaron Harang earned the win with seven innings, becoming the first visiting pitcher to win twice at Busch Stadium.
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Cardinals face Brewers after 7-4 loss and slump
Reds 7, Cardinals 4 game preview notes Wednesday matchup and Friday trip to Milwaukee at 7 p.m. on Fox Sports Midwest. The article highlights a scoreless slide the team endured, its longest since June 2004, with Scott Rolen doubling and Jim Edmonds driving in a run. Edmonds homered sixth time, first since May 12, off David Weathers in the eighth. Cardinals had multi hit inning in first on singles by David Eckstein and Rolen, keeping them alone in first place for 23 games.
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Pinckneyville lineman aims for All-Star game and Shrine Bowl
Nick McKinstry, a 6-foot 230-pound Pinckneyville lineman recovering from a tibia injury, leads Southern Illinois All-Stars in practice ahead of Friday's game at Murray State against Western Kentucky. He seeks college attention and a quiet leadership role on defense alongside Andre Sigler and Tyreese Jefferson as coach Ted Rushing praises his effort.
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SIUC coach Lowery salary raise sparks employee objection
An SIUC staff member Ruth Pommier criticized a $45,000 raise for men's basketball coach Chris Lowery, noting his $210,000 pay exceeds figures for Condoleezza Rice and Barack Obama and arguing the boost mirrors ongoing athletic salary increases. Administrators defend the raises as standard practice amid higher athletics funding.
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Zito Eyes Belmont Upset In Absence Of Derby Winners
Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito lines Hemingway's Key up for the Belmont Stakes as Barbaro and Bernardini skip the race removing a Triple Crown buzz. The 15-1 long shot faces Bluegrass Cat the morning-line favorite in a 12 horse field. George Steinbrenner owner relation noted as key, with Zito highlighting competitive, interesting field dynamics.
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