Cardinals Update: Reds Take Opener; Cardinals Take Series 2-1

Game 1: Cincinnati Reds 3, St. Louis Cardinals 2
W-Johnny Cueto (1-1) L-Brad Penny (3-1) S-Fransisco Cordero (9)

Game 2: St. Louis Cardinals 6, Cincinnati Reds 3
W-Ryan Franklin (1-0) L-Carlos Fisher (0-1)

Game 3: St. Louis Cardinals 6, Cincinnati Reds 0
W-Chris Carpenter (4-0) L-Aaron Harang (1-4)

(St. Louis Cardinals: 17-8 overall--First in National League Central)

Team Leaders Through 25 Games in 2010:
Batting Average: Nick Stavinoha (.375)
Home Runs: Albert Pujols (7)
Runs Batted In: Albert Pujols (25)
Total Bases: Albert Pujols (61)

Innings Pitched: Chris Carpenter/Adam Wainwright (38.0)
Earned Run Average: Jaime Garcia (1.04 ERA)
Wins: Adam Wainwright/Chris Carpenter (4)
Saves: Ryan Franklin (7 for 7)

Hot Streak: David Freese (Third Baseman)
-.355 Batting Average, 3 Home Runs, 16 RBIs, 27 Hits