Wainwright wins 17th, Cards romp 14-7 (AP)

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit(notes) reacts after a run scored on his first-inning throwing error during a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Pittsburgh, Friday, Sept. 4, 2009. The Cardinals won 14-7.

Ryan Ludwick allowed Adam Wainwright to overcome a rare subpar start and back into becoming the majors' first 17-game winner. Ludwick homered twice and had his first career five-hit game, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 14-7 on Friday night for their 10th win in 12 games. Last-place Pittsburgh lost its eighth straight despite a six-run fifth that briefly gave it the lead…

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