Cardinals SP Todd Wellemeyer won his career-best fourth straight decision Friday against the Pirates and doubled his victory total from last season, when the Cardinals picked him up on waivers from the Royals and gave him his first opportunity as a starter. "I kind of know I belong," Wellemeyer said. "They gave me an opportunity and I'm going to make the best of it. I'm not trying to think too much out there, just pitching." He worked seven innings, a career high he's reached four times this season, and allowed one run and six hits. He walked two and struck out four.

Wellemeyer pitches Cards past Pirates

Cardinals SP Todd Wellemeyer gave up three runs and five hits over six innings Sunday at the Dodgers, taking a no-decision after winning three of his last four starts, posting a 1.88 ERA over that stretch. He had four strikeouts and no walks.

Cardinals SP Todd Wellemeyer won for the fifth time this season and the third time in four starts Monday at San Diego, giving up two runs on six hits and three walks in six innings. He struck out two and lowered his ERA to 3.25.

Wellemeyer dominant as Cards beat Pirates

Todd Wellemeyer allowed two hits into the eighth inning helping the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-1 on Wednesday night. Wellemeyer (4-1) allowed Luis Rivas' single with one out in the first, then gave up only three walks before Jose Bautista singled to start the eighth. That ended an outing that matched his career best since moving into the rotation last year. He struck out five and benefited from an outstanding defensive play by center fielder Rick Ankiel, who leaped above the wall to rob Adam LaRoche of a home run in the second. Wellemeyer was charged with one run after Bautista scored on Nate McLouth's single off Sean Burnett.

Cardinals SP Todd Wellemeyer continued to pitch well Friday at Milwaukee, allowing only two unearned runs in six innings. He gave up six hits and struck out two and was in line for the win before Jason Isringhausen blew his fifth save of the season. Wellemeyer has allowed two earned runs in 11 innings over his last two starts.

Cards' Wellemeyer solid in no-decision

Sunday against the Cubs, Cardinals SP Todd Wellemeyer beat the team that drafted him in 2000 and gave him his first shot in the major leagues with five solid innings. He allowed two runs on three hits and two walks, striking out four. He also bounced back from two straight starts in which he allowed four earned runs.

Cards' Wellemeyer improves to 3-1