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The Saint Louis Cardinals (15-6) defeated the Phillies (8-15) for the third straight day at Busch Stadium, and in the process not only won the series by taking 3 out of 4 games, but also clearly demonstrated the difference between a contending team and a non-contender.
The Cards won these last three games by a combined score of 25-10, outhitting the Phils by 36-25. They showed power with 8 doubles, 2 triples, and a homer. They played stellar defense, committing just 1 error over the entirety of the four game series.