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Pujols, Ludwick lead Cards past Royals (AP) (sports.yahoo.com)

Albert Pujols hit a two-run single when the Royals pitched to him and Ryan Ludwick hit a grand slam when they didn't, helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat in-state rival Kansas City 10-5 Friday night. Khalil Greene and Rick Ankiel also hit consecutive homers off Kyle Davies (3-7) to give St. Louis an early seven-run lead.