Dueling aces to deal for hot Cardinals, slumping Giants

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After struggling for much of the season, the St. Louis Cardinals hope to gain ground in the National League playoff race during their season-long 10-game homestand.

That effort will continue Sunday when try to complete a three-game sweep of the San Francisco Giants. The Cardinals defeated the Giants 6-5 in Birmingham, Ala., on Thursday and 9-4 at home Saturday at Busch Stadium.