ST. LOUIS (AP) -- Jake Westbrook gave up one run over seven innings and St. Louis exploded for eight runs in the third inning in a 13-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night.
St. Louis, which set a season high both for runs in an inning and in a game, won for the eighth time in its last 12.
Westbrook (3-1) gave up seven hits, struck out five and did not walk a batter. He has allowed two earned runs or less in all four of his starts this season.
Milwaukee starter Yovani Gallardo (1-2) allowed eight earned runs in two innings.