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Dodgers Shut Out by Sonny Gray and Cardinals’ Bullpen

After a 77-minute rain delay at Busch Stadium, the St. Louis Cardinals shut out the Los Angeles Dodgers with a 5-0 victory on Friday evening.
The Cardinals' victory followed strong pitching from Sonny Gray, who threw 6 1/3 shutout innings allowing eight hits and five strikeouts without walking a batter.
Pedro Pagés launched a two-run home run early in the game, followed by Brendan Donovan driving in two runs with a single in the fifth inning, while Willson Contreras added a solo shot off Dodgers pitcher Chris Stratton.
Gray improved to 7-1 with 20 consecutive scoreless innings dating to May 25, while Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski allowed four runs over six innings in his second start this season.
Since May 4, the Cardinals have posted the best record in the National League at 21-9, reinforcing their position as strong contenders, while the Dodgers have faced offensive difficulties, dropping 11 of their last 20 games.

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