ST. LOUIS, July 4 (Reuters) - Chris Carpenter won his duel with opposing pitcher Johnny Cueto to lead the St. Louis Cardinals to a razor-thin 1-0 victory over
their bitter National League Central rivals Cincinnati on Monday.
Carpenter pitched eight scoreless innings to notch his third straight start and help the Cardinals (46-40) carve out a one-game division lead, three clear of the Reds (43-43).
The teams have had their share of battles over the last couple of years, including a nasty brawl last season that saw Cueto slash two Cardinals players while kicking with his cleats.
St. Louis had to wait out a stingy Cueto (5-3) who finally allowed the game’s only run in the eighth inning on an in-field single from pinch-hitter Mark Hamilton
Cardinals closer Fernando Salas preserved the lead in the ninth and earned his 15th save of the season.
their bitter National League Central rivals Cincinnati on Monday.
Carpenter pitched eight scoreless innings to notch his third straight start and help the Cardinals (46-40) carve out a one-game division lead, three clear of the Reds (43-43).
The teams have had their share of battles over the last couple of years, including a nasty brawl last season that saw Cueto slash two Cardinals players while kicking with his cleats.
St. Louis had to wait out a stingy Cueto (5-3) who finally allowed the game’s only run in the eighth inning on an in-field single from pinch-hitter Mark Hamilton
Cardinals closer Fernando Salas preserved the lead in the ninth and earned his 15th save of the season.
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