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Weeks' 2-run Single Wins it for Brewers

Isringhausen blows 2nd straight save as Cards lose 3rd straight

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted May 10, 2008 12:19 AM CDT

(Newser) – Rickie Weeks hit a bases loaded, two-run single with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to give Milwaukee a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals last night and snap the Brewers' six-game losing streak. After looking lethargic most of the game, the Brewers came alive after Cardinals closer Jason Isringhausen recorded two outs on the first two pitches in the ninth.

After Isringhausen (1-4) got the two quick outs, J.J. Hardy singled, pinch hitter Gabe Kapler hit a blooper to right and Isringhausen walked Jason Kendall to set up Weeks.
Weeks took Isringhausen's second pitch to left field to score Hardy and Kapler. Brian Shouse (3-0) pitched a scoreless ninth and the Brewers handed St. Louis its first three-game losing streak this season.

Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Salomon Torres throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, May 9, 2008, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Salomon Torres throws during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, May 9, 2008, in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks hits the game-winning two-run single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, May 9, 2008, in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks hits the game-winning two-run single during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, May 9, 2008, in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks, right, is congratulated by teammate Prince Fielder (28) after hitting a two-run single with two outs and the bases loaded in the ninth inning.
Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks, right, is congratulated by teammate Prince Fielder (28) after hitting a two-run single with two outs and the bases loaded in the ninth inning.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Brendan Ryan (13) tags out Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun after being caught in a run down during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday.
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Brendan Ryan (13) tags out Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun after being caught in a run down during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Cesar Izturis tags out Milwaukee Brewers' Tony Gwynn (22) as he is caught stealing during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2008, in Milwaukee.
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Cesar Izturis tags out Milwaukee Brewers' Tony Gwynn (22) as he is caught stealing during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 9, 2008, in Milwaukee.   (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
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