Albert Pujols hit a three-run homer and finished with three hits, passing Rogers Hornsby on St. Louis’ career list, and the Cardinals beat Toronto’s 6-1 Wednesday night.
Adam Wainwright pitched seven sparkling innings to help St. Louis earn a split of the two-game set. He allowed just one run on five hits and struck out eight.
Nolan Gorman homered, and Dylan Carlson and Lars Nootbaar each hit an RBI double.
C Yadier Molina (right knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Memphis on Thursday and could be activated next week, OF Harrison Bader will be shut down for several weeks because of a right heel injury.
A day off Thursday, then RHP Miles Mikolas (7-8, 2.87 ERA) will start Friday’s game at Washington, 5:10 with the pregame and the first pitch at 6:05 on KIRX.
The Brewers beat the Twins 10-4 to stay three games ahead of the Cardinals.
The Cardinals remain in the third wild card spot.