Cardinals SP Todd Wellemeyer took his first loss of the season Monday against the Reds, but he settled down after the beginning. He allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks in six innings, striking out five, but only two of those hits came in his last three innings. He had been 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA in his first two starts at home this season.

Cardinals SP Todd Wellemeyer squandered away a 4-0 lead Wednesday against the Pirates and ended up with a no decision as Pittsburgh rallied for 7-4 win. Wellemeyer blanked the Pirates for three innings and the game was tied in the fifth after Jason Bay's two-run homer. Wellemeyer was charged with seven hits, four runs and one walk in six innings. He struck out five.

Cardinals SP Todd Wellemeyer, who looked like he was slowing down after allowing five runs in his last start at San Francisco, got right back to dominating Friday against those same Giants. He allowed only one run on four hits and two walks in seven innings of work, striking out six to pick up his second win of the season.

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Todd Wellemeyer had another excellent outing for the Cardinals on Monday as he limited the Astros to five hits, one walk and two runs in seven innings.Wellmeyer allowed two solo home runs on the evening, but this performance, combined with the work of other Cardinals starters, has turned a major concern into a huge strength thus far.

Wellemeyer effective in Cardinals' loss

Todd Wellemeyer struck out six batters in five innings for the Cardinals on his way to his first victory of the season. Wellemeyer allowed only one run on the night though he did allow seven baserunners.The Cardinals are in desperate need of arms in the starting rotation, and this is exactly the type of performance they were hoping to get from Todd.

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