ST. LOUIS – Joel Pineiro hit a two-run double and pitched seven sharp innings, leading St. Louis to a 2-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Pineiro (8-9) gave up one run, struck out three and allowed five hits in getting his third win in five decisions after losing five straight and eight of nine.

Ryan Franklin got four outs for his 22nd save in 23 attempts.

Pineiro entered the game with one RBI this season before lining the first pitch he saw from Arizona starter Yusmeiro Petit just inside third base to score Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina. ...

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