SportsApril 4, 2004
The Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer Saturday in the St. Louis Cardinals' 5-1 victory against the Memphis Redbirds. It was the second of two exhibition games between the Cardinals and their Class AAA affiliate. Memphis won 7-3 on Friday night...

The Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer Saturday in the St. Louis Cardinals' 5-1 victory against the Memphis Redbirds.

It was the second of two exhibition games between the Cardinals and their Class AAA affiliate. Memphis won 7-3 on Friday night.

Jeff Suppan gave up one run and struck out five in six innings for the win. He held the Redbirds to just two hits. Ray King, Steve Kline and Mike Lincoln combined for three scoreless innings of relief for St. Louis.

Adam Wainwright, pitching for Memphis, gave up five earned runs and 11 hits in five innings, taking the loss.

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The Redbirds' lone run came on a solo shot from John Gall in the fourth inning.

Cards deal Widger, Delgado

The New York Mets traded outfielder Roger Cedeno to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday for backup catcher Chris Widger and infielder Wilson Delgado.

The speedy Cedeno was a huge disappointment after signing an $18 million, four-year contract with the Mets before the 2002 season. The Cardinals also get cash considerations in the deal.

Widger and Delgado are expected to start the season in the minors.

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