Early two-homer inning is enough for Cards vs. Rays

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Victor Scott II and Tommy Pham hit two-run homers in the second inning, driving the St. Louis Cardinals past the visiting Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Tuesday.

Scott's homer was the first of his major league career, in his 23rd game.

Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray (11-6) allowed two runs on four hits in seven innings. He struck out six and walked one.

Andrew Kittredge pitched