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Pineiro, Cards 'pen combine on six-hit shutout of Phillies

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Joel Pineiro snapped a long winless drought by making a key pitch every time he needed one. Pineiro and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Rick Ankiel and Ryan Ludwick hit solo homers and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Tuesday night. Pineiro (3-4) allowed five hits and walked three in 6 1/3 innings for his first win since April 29. The right-hander was 0-2 with seven no-decisions in his previous nine starts. He allowed three runs or f ...

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