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Ankiel ignites five-run ninth as Cards prevail

May. 1, 2009
Rick Ankiel hit a tiebreaking RBI double in St. Louis' five-run ninth inning and the Cardinals beat the Washington Nationals 9-4 Thursday night for their eighth victory in 10 games.
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WASHINGTON, April 30 (UPI) -- Rick Ankiel doubled in the go-ahead score during a five-run ninth inning Thursday, sending the St. Louis Cardinals on their way to a 9-4 win over Washington.

MLB: St. Louis 7, Pittsburgh 3

PITTSBURGH, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- Rick Ankiel had three hits and three RBI Saturday night as the St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh, 7-3.

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NEW YORK, Sept. 7 (UPI) -- St. Louis outfielder Rick Ankiel allegedly received shipments of human growth hormone in 2004, the New York Daily News reported Friday.

MLB: St. Louis 8, Cincinnati 5

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 1 (UPI) -- Rick Ankiel's amazing comeback Friday night featured his first MLB career grand slam, boosting the St. Louis Cardinals to an 8-5 win over Cincinnati.

Cardinals recall Rick Ankiel

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 9 (UPI) -- Former pitcher Rick Ankiel Thursday was recalled by the St. Louis Cardinals from Triple-A Memphis.

Rick Ankiel cut loose by Cardinals

ST. LOUIS, April 6 (UPI) -- The St. Louis Cardinals have released left-hander Rick Ankiel, who was trying to switch from pitching to playing the outfield.

Cardinals pitcher now an outfielder

JUPITER, Fla., March 9 (UPI) -- St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Rick Ankiel has decided to switch to the outfield. The left-hander has been plagued injuries and wildness since he arrived in the major leagues in 1999.

Ankiel could return to Cardinals

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ST. LOUIS, July 10 (UPI) -- The St. Louis Cardinals say lefthander Rick Ankiel will not pitch again this season because of a torn ligament in his left elbow.

Cardinal lefty out indefinitely

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