SB Nation St. Louis - Pirates Vs. Cardinals: St. Louis Drops Series Finale To Pittsburgh, 6-3https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/49009/stl-fave.png2012-05-04T14:25:21-05:00http://stlouis.sbnation.com/rss/stream/27558422012-05-04T14:25:21-05:002012-05-04T14:25:21-05:00Cardinals 2012 Roster: OF Erik Komatsu Claimed On Waivers By Twins
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<p>The Minnesota Twins have reportedly claimed OF Erik Komatsu from the St. Louis Cardinals, the official Cardinals Twitter account reports:</p>
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<p>It's official: Outfielder Erik Komatsu has been claimed on waivers by the @<a href="https://twitter.com/Twins">Twins</a>.</p>
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) <a href="https://twitter.com/Cardinals/status/198489461074558976" data-datetime="2012-05-04T19:09:09+00:00">May 4, 2012</a>
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<p>Komatsu initially came to the Cubs in the 2011 Rule 5 Draft, but after OF Allen Craig healed from his recent injury, the Cardinal elected to DFA Komatsu. The 24-year-old has displayed impressive patience in the minors, sporting a minor league on-base percentage of .398 over the course of 4 minor league seasons, and average nearly 20 steals per 500 plate appearances.</p>
<p>The official Twins Twitter account has indicated that Minnesota will <a href="http://minnesota.sbnation.com/minnesota-twins/2012/5/4/2999410/twins-roster-moves-erik-komatsu-claimed-clete-thomas-waivers">place Komatsu on the team's 25-man roster</a>.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/5/4/2999503/cardinals-2012-roster-erik-komatsuBradley Woodrum2012-05-03T17:14:09-05:002012-05-03T17:14:09-05:00Pirates Vs. Cardinals Final Score: Pittsburgh Avoids Sweep With 6-3 Win
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">St. Louis Cardinals</a> looked to be on track for a three-game sweep of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> when they jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the first inning, but Pirates starter <span>Erik Bedard</span> settled down and Pittsburgh ultimately prevailed, 6-3.</p>
<p><i>Related: <a href="http://www.vivaelbirdos.com/2012/5/3/2995942/st-louis-cardinals-hitting">The St. Louis Cardinals' Rapidly Changing Batting Lines</a></i></p>
<p><span>Jake Westbrook</span> went 6-1/3 innings for St. Louis and allowed four runs on nine hits. Bedard didn't allow another run after the first inning and finished with 11 strikeouts in just five innings of work.</p>
<p>At the plate, <span>David Freese</span> and <span>Allen Craig</span> had multi-hit afternoons for St. Louis. Those two knocked home all three of the team's runs.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/5/3/2997518/pirates-vs-cardinals-final-score-mlb-national-league-2012Steven Muma2012-05-03T10:54:29-05:002012-05-03T10:54:29-05:00Pirates Vs. Cardinals: Lineups, Starters, TV Time And More
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">St. Louis Cardinals</a> and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> wrap up their three-game set on Thursday afternoon, and the Cards have a chance to pull off a series sweep. Jake Westrbook takes the mound for St. Louis, while the Pirates turn to lefty <span>Erik Bedard</span>. Here are the starting lineups for both teams, along with the TV and radio information to help you tune in on Thursday: </p>
<h4><u>Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup</u></h4>
<p>RF <span>Jose Tabata</span></p>
<p>LF <span>Alex Presley</span></p>
<p>CF <span>Andrew McCutchen</span></p>
<p>2B <span>Neil Walker</span></p>
<p>3B <span>Pedro Alvarez</span> </p>
<p>1B <span>Garrett Jones</span></p>
<p>SS <span>Clint Barmes</span></p>
<p>C <span>Michael McKenry</span></p>
<p>P Erik Bedard </p>
<h4><u>St. Louis Cardinals Lineup</u></h4>
<p>SS <span>Rafael Furcal</span></p>
<p>CF <span>Jon Jay</span></p>
<p>LF <span>Matt Holliday</span></p>
<p>3B <span>David Freese</span></p>
<p>1B <span>Allen Craig</span></p>
<p>RF <span>Shane Robinson</span></p>
<p>2B <span>Tyler Greene</span></p>
<p>C <span>Tony Cruz</span></p>
<p>P <span>Jake Westbrook</span></p>
<p><b>Game Date & Time</b>: Thursday, May 3, 12:45 p.m. CT</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: Fox Sports Midwest</p>
<p><b>Radio: </b>AM 1120 KMOX (<a target="_blank" href="http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/images/schedule/y2012/radio_map_900x705.jpg">click here for full list of affiliates</a>)</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/5/3/2996484/cardinals-vs-pirates-lineups-starters-tv-time-and-moreSteve von Horn2012-05-03T10:36:17-05:002012-05-03T10:36:17-05:00Pirates Vs. Cardinals Preview: St. Louis Looks For Series Sweep In Thursday Matinee
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">St. Louis Cardinals</a> have had terrific success against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> so far this season -- going 4-1 and outscoring the Pirates 31-14 in the aggregate -- and on Thursday afternoon they get the chance to sweep the three-game set with <span>Jake Westbrook</span> on the mound. The Cardinals' offense has been great in 2012, and ranks No. 2 in runs scored (135), No. 1 in batting average (.290), No. 1 in on-base percentage (.358) and No. 2 in slugging percentage (.462). Meanwhile, the Pirates are dead last in runs scored (68), 25th in batting average (.229), 29th in on-base percentage (.283) and 27th in slugging (.341). </p>
<p>Westrbook is off to a great start this year (3-1, 1.30 ERA) and has yet to give up more than two runs in any start, so the Cardinals have plenty of things working in their favor as they look to earn a sweep. Here some basic information to help you find the contest on Thursday afternoon:</p>
<p><b>Starters: </b>Jake Westbrook (3-1, 1.30 ERA) vs. <span>Erik Bedard</span> (1-4, 2.48 ERA)</p>
<p><b>Game Date & Time</b>: Thursday, May 3, 12:45 p.m. CT</p>
<p><b>Location: </b>Busch Stadium</p>
<p><b>TV</b>: Fox Sports Midwest</p>
<p><b>Radio: </b>AM 1120 KMOX (<a href="http://stlouis.cardinals.mlb.com/stl/images/schedule/y2012/radio_map_900x705.jpg" target="_blank">click here for full list of affiliates</a>) </p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/5/3/2996445/cardinals-vs-pirates-preview-jake-westbrook-erik-bedardSteve von Horn2012-05-02T22:43:29-05:002012-05-02T22:43:29-05:00Cardinals Vs. Pirates Final Score: St. Louis Scores Early, Often In Victory
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">St. Louis Cardinals</a> scored four runs in the first inning, three runs in the second inning and five runs in the third inning en route to a 12-3 victory against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> at Busch Stadium on Wednesday. The win moves St. Louis to 16-8 overall, while Pittsburgh falls to 10-14.</p>
<p>St. Louis didn't score after the fifth, but it didn't matter. Starter <span>Lance Lynn</span> and the St. Louis bullpen was apparently comfortable with the double-digit lead. Lynn struck out six and allowed three hits and two runs in 6.2 innings to earn the victory.</p>
<p>Cardinals' right fielder <span>Carlos Beltran</span> finished 4-for-5 with two home runs and seven RBI in the win. Left fielder Matt Holiday went 2-for-2 with two RBI and three walks for St. Louis.</p>
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<p style="margin-bottom: 12px; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">Lynn has been brutal on hitters this year, allowing only 16 hits in 27 innings and striking out 24 in a season that may begin to resemble the breakout 2011 of the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.lonestarball.com/">Texas Rangers</a>' Alexi Ogando. Lynn will have to deal with effects of being a full-time starting pitcher at some point down the line, but in the meantime he's healthy and energized enough to have been one of the most lethal starters in baseball.</p>
<p style="margin-bottom: 12px; border-image: initial; outline-width: 0px; outline-style: initial; outline-color: initial; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: bottom; background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, 'Liberation Sans', FreeSans, sans-serif; line-height: 18px; padding: 0px; border: 0px initial initial;">He'll take the mound on Tuesday night looking for his second win of the season vs. the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pirates</a>. Lynn faced them in PIttsburgh on April 20, scattering four hits over seven innings while allowing only a single earned run. He also struck out four batters and walked one. Opposing him will be <span>A.J. Burnett</span>, who has been excellent in two starts this season for Pittsburgh. One of those— his first— came against St. Louis on April 21, and it saw Burnett throw seven scoreless innings.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/5/2/2993810/cardinals-vs-pirates-preview-mlbJordan Sargent2012-05-01T16:23:20-05:002012-05-01T16:23:20-05:00Cardinals Vs. Pirates Lineups: Allen Craig Makes 2012 Debut For St. Louis
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<p>Fresh off a rehab stint in triple-A, <span>Allen Craig</span> is back with the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">St. Louis Cardinals</a> and ready to play his first major league game of the 2012 season. Cardinals starting pitcher <span>Adam Wainwright</span> is going for his first win of the year. Here's the full St. Louis lineup for Tuesday's game against Pittsburgh:</p>
<p>1. <span>Rafael Furcal</span> (SS)<br>2. <span>Jon Jay</span> (CF)<br>3. <span>Matt Holliday</span> (LF)<br>4. <span>Carlos Beltran</span> (RF)<br>5. <span>David Freese</span> (3B)<br>6. <span>Yadier Molina</span> (C)<br>7. Allen Craig (1B)<br>8. <span>Skip Schumaker</span> (2B)<br>9. Adam Wainwright (P)</p>
<p><i>Related: <a href="http://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/5/1/2990182/pirates-vs-cardinals-preview/in/2755842">Pirates Vs. Cardinals Preview: Adam Wainwright Looks For 1st Victory</a></i></p>
<p>And the Pirates' lineup:</p>
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<p>Tonight's lineup: Presley 7, Tabata 9, McCutchen 8, Jones 3, Walker 4, Alvarez 5, Barmes 6, Barajas 2, Morton 1.First pitch 8:15 EDT.</p>
— <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.bucsdugout.com/">Pittsburgh Pirates</a> (@Pirates) <a href="https://twitter.com/Pirates/status/197428767499628545" data-datetime="2012-05-01T20:54:20+00:00">May 1, 2012</a>
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<p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="https://www.vivaelbirdos.com/">St. Louis Cardinals</a> have finally activated OF <span>Allen Craig</span>, who has been injured since the beginning of the season. Craig takes the place of OF <span>Erik Komatsu</span>, who has been designated for assignment:</p>
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<p><a href="https://twitter.com/search/%2523STLCards">#STLCards</a> have designated Erik Komatsu for assignment in order to open a roster spot for Allen Craig, who is coming off DL.</p>
— Jenifer Langosch (@LangoschMLB) <a data-datetime="2012-05-01T17:31:05+00:00" href="https://twitter.com/LangoschMLB/status/197377615076659200">May 1, 2012</a>
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<p>The Cardinals will have 10 days to trade or release Komatsu, or they can try to pass him through waivers for a minor league assignment. Komatsu played in 15 games for the Cardinals, hitting .211/.286/.211 in just 21 plate appearances.</p>
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https://stlouis.sbnation.com/st-louis-cardinals/2012/5/1/2991781/allen-craig-injury-cardinals-dfa-erik-komatsuBradley Woodrum