5-4. Molina makes triumphant return and tows the Cardinals win

The catcher Yadier Molina had three hits and drove in two runs, including the victory in his return to the "lineup", to lead the Cardinals to a victory 5-4 over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Molina made four trips to the batting cage and hit three times, drove in two runs and stepped register uan time to lead the attack of the Cardinals. In the fifth Puerto Rican hit double to right to tow two touchdowns, including the triumph. The victory went to the relief Barret Browning (1-2) in an episode, striking out two. The defeat was the starter Erik Bedard (7-13) in four innings and two thirds, allowing nine hits, five runs, three walks and four punch retired.