The Cards posted eight runs in an offensive marathon with the New York Mets this evening, pulling the victory by one run (that run posted in the bottom of the ninth). Outfielder Rick Ankiel did his part to support the push, going 2-for-5 with his 17th homer of the season, finishing with two RBIs and two runs scored on the night.Ankiel stepped up in the power categories last month, touting seven homers for 13 RBIs through June. He would like to get his batting average up, but driving in runs has become his weapon of choice.
Rick Ankiel went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Mets.That was his 16th homer of the season, and his second over his last four games. He extended his hitting streak to eight games as well. Keep him active in your outfield while he's hot.
Rick Ankiel hit a two-run home run to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 4-0 lead in the sixth inning, and eventually beat Kansas City 5-1 on Saturday night.Ankiel hit his 15th home run of the season, but still well behind his 2007 pace.
Ankiel homers twice versus Tigers
Rick Ankiel went deep twice for the Cardinals in their 8-7 loss to the Tigers in a rain delayed game.The man has a sweet swing when he stays within himself, and on this night he scored three runs while knocking in three. With Ankiel rounding back into form and Albert Pujols almost ready to return, the Cardinals offense could be on the verge of causing some serious damage.
Ankiel rejoins starting lineup
Ankiel cleared to return Tuesday
Report: Ankiel could return Tuesday
Ankiel could play this weekend
Ankiel sidelined with infected right knee
Ankiel sits out with left knee injury
Cards' Ankiel goes 0-for-4 in loss
Ankiel is back in the starting lineup
Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel, who missed five straight games because of a shoulder injury, returned to the lineup Friday at the Dodgers. He went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
Cardinals OF Rick Ankiel (shoulder) missed a fifth straight start Wednesday against the Padres, but wasn't entirely useless in an 11-3 win. Ankiel came off the bench in the eighth inning to pinch hit for Ron Villone and hit a two-run homer off Justin Germano into the right-field seats at Petco Park.
None.
No comments have been added yet. Let your voice be heard and add one!
