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ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals relied on power and the pitching of Carlos Martinez to solve their home woes Friday night.Matt Carpenter and Stephen Piscotty supplied two-run homers for the National Leagues leading home run team and Martinez (14-7) pitched seven strong innings in a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.The win improved the Cardinals to 31-38 at Busch Stadium and kept them a half-game behind the New York Mets for the NLs second wild card.Jimmy Nelson (7-14) retired the first eight Cardinals before Martinez started a two-out rally with a single up the middle. Carpenter followed with his 19th home run, Kolten Wong walked and Piscotty gave St. Louis the lead by hitting his 21st homer into the bullpen in right field.That gave me the extra energy to make it through and get the win for the team, Martinez said of the long balls.Martinez gave up nine hits and hit two batters in seven innings but was helped by three double plays. He equaled his win total from last season and improved to 3-0 in four starts against Milwaukee.Hes our guy right now, Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. Carlos has been so consistent weve begun to anticipate hes going to have that strong outing.Nelson lasted six innings and allowed five hits but fell to 0-7 in eight career starts against St. Louis.The two guys that can really hurt him, hurt him, Brewers manager Craig Counsell said. Make mistakes to those guys and thats whats going to happen.Its just a crazy game and stuff happens, Nelson said. Theres never really just one answer in this game to anything. You dont want to think theres something wrong and start overanalyzing stuff so you just try to keep it simple.Scooter Gennetts two-run homer in the third gave the Brewers a 3-0 lead. Milwaukee scored an unearned run in the first when Gennett walked, Chris Carter was hit by a pitch and Kirk Nieuwenhuis hit a hard one-hopper that shortstop Jedd Gyorko did not handle.After the first-inning error, the Cardinals defense later stopped two potential rallies. Piscotty made a running, over-the-head catch that saved a run in the sixth and Wong helped Martinez escape the third by making strong plays on two grounders at second base.Defense showed up, for sure, Piscotty said.Wong reached base three times by walking twice and getting hit by a pitch.Im just tired of people thinking that Im not good, said Wong, who has been relegated to backup duty much of the season. I believe in myself to the fullest.Seung-Hwan Oh worked around a leadoff walk in the ninth for his 17th save in 20 chances.DOUBLING UPMartinez induced double-play grounders in the second and third innings to increase his NL-leading total to 32, two shy of the Cardinals team record set by John Denny in 1978. Wong backhanded a grounder up the middle and scooped the ball from his glove to Gyorko to start the third-inning double play. Thats one of the best plays weve seen here, Matheny said. The Brewers popped out into a double play in the fourth.TRAINERS ROOMCardinals: SS Aledmys Diaz (right thumb) went 2 for 4 for Double-A Springfield in a rehab start Friday night. ... RHP Trevor Rosenthal (shoulder inflammation) will throw to hitters Saturday for the first time since he went on the DL on July 26.UP NEXTBrewers: RHP Chase Anderson (8-11, 4.73) has allowed three earned runs in 10 1/3 innings in two starts at Busch Stadium this season.Cardinals: RHP Adam Wainwright (10-8, 4.61) has allowed one home run at home this season but has lost his past two home starts. Air Max 270 Clearance Australia .com) - The red-hot Los Angeles Kings will try to extend their winning streak to a season-high seven games when they visit the Edmonton Oilers for Sundays clash at Rexall Place. 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Laudrup revealed Thursday he was notified of his dismissal in "the briefest of letters which gave no reasons why such hasty and final action was deemed necessary. Here come the unbeaten Steelers from Western Pennsylvania, crossing the Keystone State to meet the unbeaten Eagles.They only play every four years, but how cool it is that each is 2-0 and looking strong when they meet Sunday?Even without star running back LeVeon Bell and emerging receiver Martavis Bryant -- Bell finishes his three-game league suspension this weekend, while Bryant is suspended for the entire season -- Pittsburghs offense has hummed. DeAngelo Williams leads the NFL in rushing in his 11th pro season, Antonio Brown is the games most dangerous wideout, and Ben Roethlisberger is making big plays.They dont ask for a birth certificate before the game, Eagles defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz says of the 33-year-old Williams.They dont give you 9 yards (to gain a first down) if you are over 30. Youve still got to get 10. Hes a patient runner, hes compact, and hes strong. He can test every area of your run gaps.The Steelers dont have many run gaps; their rush defense ranks second. So Philly might need to rely once more on rookie quarterback Carson Wentz. Hes made a strong debut in wins over Cleveland and Chicago, but Pittsburgh isnt anything like those two tailenders.Eagles coach Doug Pederson pays Wentz quite a compliment when asked if he saw some Roethlisberger in the second overall draft pick.Little bit, little bit, Pederson says.Carson has the ability to extend plays with his legs. Ben is big, strong, physical in the pocket, hard to bring down and continues to have great vision down the field.I think thats one thing with Carsons strength is he continues to have that vision down the field when things begin to break down.So, yeah, there are a lot of similarities there. The fact that theyre both very good throwers outside the pocket is a tribute to both of them.As would be a 3-0 record.The action began Thursday night with New Englands 27-0 home victory over Houston.Jacoby Brissett had a 27-yard touchdown run in his first NFL start, LeGarrette Blount added scoring runs of 1 and 41 yards for New England (3-0). It was the Patriots first shutout win since 2012, and the first time the Texans (2-1) have been shutout since 2003.Brissett started in place of Jimmy Garoppolo, who was inactive because of an injured right shoulder. It was the first time since Drew Bledsoe in 1993 that New England had started a rookie quarterback.Atlanta (1-1) at New Orleans (2-0), Monday nightA rematch of the biggest regular-season game in Saints history, their return to the Superdome after being displaced for 2005 by Hurricane Katrina. A blocked punt by Steve Gleason -- theres a statue outside the stadium honoring it -- sparked a 2006 win over Atlanta, and the Saints wound up in the playoffs.Theres a lot of symbolism in that game, Saints coach Sean Payton says. That idea of rebirth. ... You have this event that coincides with the reopening of an area that was used to shelter people. There were a ton of things that were somewhat unreal about it. ... Obviously that was an emotional night, and it was loud.Falcons coach Dan Quinn lost both of these rivalry games in his initial season in Atlanta.Denver (2-0) at Cincinnati (1-1)The Broncos hit the road for the first time, and you can be sure theyll be hitting anything that moves in a Bengals uniform. Denvers defense is hellacious once more, especially against the pass, ranking second. Super Bowl MVP Von Miller already has four sacks.On the other side, Cincinnati is dead last in rushing defense, and Broncos RB C.J. Anderson leads the NFL with seven runs of at least 10 yards. The Broncos have an NFL-best record in September over the past three seasons of 11-1.Cincinnati opened with two road contests and now tries to get its running game in gear at home. Jeremy Hill and Giovani Bernard have combined for less than 100 yards rushing in the first two games.Minnesota (2-0) at Carolina (1-1)A tough test for the Vikings minus Adrian Peterson, sidelined by knee surgery. At least Sam Bradford looked sharp as he stepped into the QB void created when Teddy Bridgewater went down in the preseason.Obviously, when Adrians in the game, everyones loading the box, trying to stop the run, which gives us a lot of one-on-one matchups on the outside, Bradford says. It also makes our play action pretty effective. When they see him coming downhill, everyones stepping up to stop the run.Well have to see how defenses try to play us from here on out.The Panthers have won 14 straight home games, including playoffs. Theyre getting terrific production from WR Kelvin Benjamin, who missed all of 2015 with a knee injury after a strong rookie season. He has 13 catches and three TDs in two games.The game is in Charlotte, which was declared to be in state of emergency Wednesday by Gov. Pat McCrory due to police shooting protests.Detroit (1-1) at Green Bay (1-1)Coming off their sloppy loss at Minnesota, the Packers get their first home game -- against a Lions team that was even sloppier in blowing a lead to Tennessee.The previous time the Pack visited Ford Field, they won on a desperation pass from Aaron Rodgers to Richard Rodgers.Well, we actually dont call it `Hail Mary, Packers coach Mike McCarthy says. We call it `Rebound Pass. ... Weve got the ball thrown at the right time clock to give our receivers enough time to get down the field and it was definitely at the angle tthat youre looking at.ddddddddddddSan Francisco (1-1) at Seattle (1-1)The 49ers havent won in Seattle since late in the 2011 season. But Blaine Gabbert has thrown a TD pass in 12 straight games, had a 98.2 passer rating in his previous meeting with the Seahawks, and has found two unexpectedly proficient targets so far in TE Vance McDonald and WR Jeremy Kerley. Kerley leads the team with 10 receptions and McDonald has caught two of the 49ers three TD passes.Seattle cant find its offense and has some hobbled players in RB Thomas Rawls (shin), WR Doug Baldwin (knee) and WR Tyler Lockett (knee). All are expected to play, and Rawls rushed for 209 yards and a TD in the previous game vs. the 49ers.Los Angeles (1-1) at Tampa Bay (1-1)Tampa is one of three teams without a takeaway so far, joining Seattle and the Giants. Even worse, the Bucs have an NFL-high six giveaways, with five interceptions thrown by Jameis Winston.The Rams have the NFLs worst offense statistically, but they woke up last week against Seattle in their first game back in Los Angeles after a debacle of an opener at the 49ers.New York Jets (1-1) at Kansas City (1-1)The beginning of a gantlet for New York: four straight 2015 playoff teams. At least the Jets come into this one with a potent passing attack featuring Brandon Marshall and Eric Decker, and RB Matt Forte offering balance. They also can get after the passer on defense.KC, coming off its first regular-season loss in 12 games, might get back star running back Jamaal Charles (right knee). The way to penetrate the Jets defense right now, though, has been to challenge cornerback Darrelle Revis.Chicago (0-2) at Dallas (1-1)Dallas benefited from some poor play by Washington QB Kirk Cousins a week ago, and now could be looking at Bears backup Brian Hoyer or a banged-up (thumb) Jay Cutler. Both can be turnover machines.Shockingly, the Cowboys have lost eight straight at home dating to last seasons opener. It might be tough for the struggling Bears to sneak out with a victory: Chicago also will be without LBs Lamarr Houston (knee) and Danny Trevathan (sprained thumb), along with the likely absence of DL Eddie Goldman (sprained ankle).Washington (0-2) at New York Giants (2-0)The intrigue here centers on the rematch between Giants star wideout Odell Beckham Jr., and Redskins cornerback Josh Norman. Last December, during Normans All-Pro season with Carolina, he so frustrated Beckham that OBJ committed three penalties and wound up suspended for the next game.Both guys were playing relatively nice during the week, refusing to stoke the fire. Lets see if that approach holds up Sunday.Baltimore (2-0) at Jacksonville (0-2)Like the Redskins, the Jaguars have tempered high expectations with a stumbling start. A close home loss to Green Bay is acceptable, but a rout at the hands of San Diego is not. Another defeat and all of those prognostications that Jacksonville was on the come will begin to look foolish.The Ravens have ridden a hot defense that ranks second overall and first against the pass. If they can handle the Allens -- dangerous wideouts Hurns and Robinson -- they could have their first 3-0 start since 2009.Cleveland (0-2) at Miami (0-2)The Dolphins are somewhat schizophrenic in 2016. They showed solid defense in a loss to Seattle, then fell apart early at New England and were blitzed for 24 first-half points. But they also rallied to fall by only seven against the Patriots.At least Cleveland is consistent: banged-up and losing. Rookie Cody Kessler becomes the third Browns QB this season -- and the 99th (well, actually the 26th) since the franchise was reborn in 1999.Arizona (1-1) at Buffalo (0-2)Rex Ryan fired offensive coordinator Greg Roman and well see what effect it has as the discombobulated Bills face one of the NFLs best. The Cardinals head to the road for the first time, and their multi-pronged offense will severely challenge Ryans underwhelming D.Well without question weve had a lot of setbacks. You know, through injury, suspension, whatever, Ryan notes. Nobodys feeling sorry for us, we certainly understand that, and were not feeling sorry for ourselves. We know we have to get better and we have plenty of capable guys that are playing for us, so theres absolutely no excuses.Oakland (1-1) at Tennessee (1-1)The Raiders have shown lots of offense by averaging 470 yards and with Derek Carr throwing four TD passes and not being intercepted. But they also have given up 69 points.Oakland needs to watch out for tight end Delanie Walker, who has become a major force in Nashville and had six catches for 91 yards against the Raiders last season. In the win at Detroit, Walker went for six receptions for 83 yards and a TD.San Diego (1-1) at Indianapolis (0-2)Two more injury-plagued clubs. Indys secondary is a real mess, and the Chargers lost top receiver Keenan Allen and versatile running back Danny Woodhead for the season.The Chargers have won six of the past seven in this series, including three straight, and are 12-3 on the road against the Colts. Philip Rivers needs four more TD passes to tie John Unitas (290) for No. 10, and could get it against Indys damaged D.---AP NFL website: www.pro32.ap.org and http://twitter.com/AP-NFL ' ' '