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ST. LOUIS - Chris Carpenter pitched a three-hitter for his first complete game in more than two years and Albert Pujols took care of the offense with a two-run homer and RBI double, leading the St.
ST. LOUIS - Pitching on 15 days' rest, Brad Thompson quickly rediscovered his groove.
ST. LOUIS - Mike Lincoln and four other Cincinnati relievers allowed one earned run in eight innings after Edinson Volquez left early his first start since coming off the disabled list early, and the Reds rallied to beat the St.