MLB: Milwaukee 5, St. Louis 3
Published: May 11, 2008 at 6:37 PM
MILWAUKEE, May 11 (UPI) -- Two solo home runs by Ryan Braun helped the Milwaukee Brewers build a three-run lead en route to a 5-3 victory Sunday over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Braun homered in the fourth and fifth innings, the second shot giving Milwaukee a 4-1 advantage.
J.J. Hardy had three hits and knocked in a run for the Brewers, who have won two of three following a six-game losing streak.
Milwaukee starter Jeff Suppan (2-2) was the winning pitcher, allowing a run and six hits in seven innings.
Ryan Ludwick homered for the Cardinals in their fourth loss in five games.
The loser was Braden Looper (5-2), who gave up four runs and seven hits in six innings.
Braun homered in the fourth and fifth innings, the second shot giving Milwaukee a 4-1 advantage.
J.J. Hardy had three hits and knocked in a run for the Brewers, who have won two of three following a six-game losing streak.
Milwaukee starter Jeff Suppan (2-2) was the winning pitcher, allowing a run and six hits in seven innings.
Ryan Ludwick homered for the Cardinals in their fourth loss in five games.
The loser was Braden Looper (5-2), who gave up four runs and seven hits in six innings.
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