The right-fielder drove in a third run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run fifth.

Albert Pujols had two hits, one a solo homer in the sixth, and two RBI. Troy Glaus hit a two-run single in the first, and Aaron Miles had two runs and four hits for the Cardinals, who had dropped five of their last six games.

The winner was Ryan Franklin (2-1).

Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford had two runs, three hits and two RBI.Carlos Pena hit a three-run homer in the seventh. Evan Longoria had two hits and two RBI. Cliff Floyd drove in a run, while Jason Bartlett added two runs and four hits for the Rays, who had won eight of nine.

The losing pitcher was Dan Wheeler (0-3).