Derrick Goold

For a second consecutive game, third baseman was lower in lineup, but that's not a hint of him moving out of it, says manager, despite 20 Ks in 34 at-bat

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ST. LOUIS — Everyone in the ballpark, from the Cincinnati Reds infielders to the “Tarps Off” crowd in the bleachers to any of the other 31,335 still in attendance, knew Victor Scott II was going to bunt.

Their 19th comeback victory completes series sweep of Reds, strengthens second-place footing in division and typifies how Cardinals simplify to thrive.

Onto his fourth position in a week, Jose Fermin showed his versatility with his shortstop debut in the series finale against the Reds on Sunday.

The healthy return of an outfielder will continue the Cardinals' reshaping of their roster and lineup over the past several weeks.

Molina expressed shock and sadness on social media after learning the flight set to take him from Texas to Puerto Rico had an emergency crash landing in the Dominican Republic.

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