St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Yadier Molina's three-run double highlighted a five-run third inning, as the Cardinals completed a three-game sweep of the Braves with a 6-3 victory.
Jake Westbrook (12-8) allowed two runs over 5 1/3 innings to earn the win. He walked one and struck out four.
Jon Jay went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and Albert Pujols added an RBI for the Cardinals, who moved within 4 1/2 games of Atlanta in the NL wild card race.
Tim Hudson (14-10) gave up six runs on eight hits over six innings to suffer the loss.
Chipper Jones hit a home run for the Braves, who have lost three straight and eight of their last 11 games.
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