Sports – Thursday, July 27, 2017

Martinez’s RBI single keyed a five-run fourth inning that put the St. Louis Cardinals ahead to stay in a 10-5 win over the Colorado Rockies at Busch Stadium, giving them a sweep of a three-game series. The St. Louis Cardinals announced that they have placed outfielder Dexter Fowler on the 10-day disabled list with a left wrist strain and have purchased the contract of rookie outfielder Harrison Bader (BAY-der) from Memphis (AAA). The St. Louis Cardinals also announced that they have placed right-handed pitcher Adam Wainwright on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to July 23, due to mid-back tightness.

Eric Hosmer’s first career grand slam highlighted a nine-run seventh inning and the Kansas City Royals extended their season-best winning streak to eight games by pounding the Detroit Tigers 16-2 on Wednesday at Comerica Park.