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MLB: St. Louis 9, Kansas City 7

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Published: July 2, 2006 at 8:35 PM

ST. LOUIS, July 2 (UPI) -- Albert Pujols' three-run homer sparked a six-run third for the St. Louis Cardinals, who went on to beat Kansas City, 9-7, Sunday afternoon.

Scott Rolen and Jim Edmonds also homered; and Pujols finished with three hits, four RBI and one run scored for the Cardinals, who broke a two-game losing streak.

Jason Marquis (10-6) yielded four runs on nine hits with five strikeouts and one walk over seven-plus innings to get the win.

David DeJesus and Emil Brown both had three hits, one RBI and one run scored for the Royals, who had carried a two-game winning streak into the game.

Mike Wood (3-3) took the loss, surrendering eight runs on seven hits with four strikeouts and four walks over 4 2/3 innings.

Topics: Albert Pujols, David DeJesus, Emil Brown, Jason Marquis, Jim Edmonds, Mike Wood, Scott Rolen
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