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Ankiel powers Cards' rain-shortened rout of Bucs

Thursday, September 6, 2007

A CLOSER LOOK Ankiel • Summary: Pitcher-turned outfielder Rick Ankiel homered twice and had a career-high seven RBIs, leading the defending World Series champion Cardinals over the Pirates 16-4 in a game shortened to eight innings because of rain. • Goats: Pittsburgh's pitching was roughed up all night. Starter Bryan Bullington, making his major league debut, gave up five runs and seven hits in three innings; relievers John Van Benschoten, Josh Grabow and Dave Davi ...

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