Last year, they were shut out nine times all year. He had not allowed more than three runs in his four previous starts this year. Edmonds tripled home a run in the fifth and scored on a double by Pujols, who came around on a single by Eli Marerro for a 5-0 lead. Polanco had an RBI single in the sixth and scored on Pujols' second double of the game to make the score 7-0. J.D. Drew hit his seventh homer in the seventh inning, a two-run drive off Jerrod Riggan.
Cardinals pinch hitters are five for their last six with a walk.
Lankford has struck out 10 times in his last 15 at-bats and has 26 this season.