Smoltz Ks 9, leads Cards to win in debut (AP)

Courtesy Yahoo! Sports - Top News  Sun, 08/23/2009 - 17:43

St.<br /><br />Louis Cardinals shortstop Brendan Ryan(notes) throws over San Diego Padres' Adrian Gonzalez(notes) while trying to turn a double play during the sixth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009 in San Diego.<br /><br />Chase Headley(notes) was safe at first.

John Smoltz had a brilliant debut with the St.

Louis Cardinals, striking out a season-high nine -- including seven straight -- and holding San Diego to three hits over five scoreless innings in a 5-2 victory Sunday.

Smoltz also had a bunt single and scored the first run for the NL Central-leading Cardinals, who retained their eight-game lead over the Chicago Cubs.



 

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