Pinch-runner Jeff Cross steals home in the 10th inning to give St. Louis a 9 – 8 win over Boston. A week ago the Braves won on an extra-inning steal of home. The Cards win their 9th of 10 road games but will lose tomorrow.

On May 16, 1946 — Pinch-runner Jeff Cross steals home in the 10th inning to give St. Louis a 9 – 8 win over Boston. A week ago the Braves won on an extra-inning steal of home. The Cards win their 9th of 10 road games but will lose tomorrow.

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