Kissimmee, FL (Sports Network) – Allen Craig finished 2-for-4 and drove in two runs as St. Louis ripped Houston, 10-2, in Grapefruit League action.
Matt Carpenter added a two-run triple and scored two runs, while Colby Rasmus posted three hits, scored twice and drove in a run for the Cardinals.
Kyle Lohse yielded three hits and a run over his three-inning start for the win.
Matt Downs homered and J.R. Towles posted an RBI for the Astros, whose starter, Ryan Rowland-Smith gave up four hits and three runs over his two- inning outing.
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