George Watkins scores 5 runs and Chick Hafey has 5 RBI leading the Cardinals to a 16-11 victory
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May 7, 1930 – At Sportsman Park, George Watkins scores 5 runs and Chick Hafey has 5 RBI in the 9 run 5th inning as the St Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 16-11 to move out of the cellar and begin the climb to an eventual pennant. Pete Alexander makes his first appearance against his old mates and is hit hard taking the loss dropping to 0-3. Jesse Haines starts but lasts only 3 innings for the Cardinals. The loss drops the Philadelphia Phillies to last place‚ while the Cards head the other way.
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