Cardinals top Nationals, extend win streak to 4 games

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ST. LOUIS (AP) Alex Mejia’s first two major league hits, including an eighth-inning home run, were the difference as the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Washington Nationals 2-1 on Saturday night. The Cardinals have won four straight and six of their last seven.

St. Louis will look for the sweep Sunday as Carlos Martinez gets the nod, and the Nats go with Max Scherzer. The first pitch is scheduled for 7:05. Sunday’s game can be heard on KTLO-AM. The Ameren Pregame Show begins at 6:10.

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