Ankiel's big day: 2 homers, 5 RBIs
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH
05/29/2007
Pitcher-turned-center-fielder Rick Ankiel has to be looking more irresistible by the day to the struggling Cardinals.
Ankiel blasted two homers and drove in five runs Monday to power the Class AAA Memphis Redbirds to an 11-6 victory Monday at Round Rock (Texas).
Ankiel hit a run-scoring double in the first inning and a solo homer in the third before connecting for a three-run homer in the fifth.
The fifth-inning shot off Jared Gothreaux traveled an estimated 430 feet.
Round Rock finally gave up and intentionally walked Ankiel in the sixth, but outfielder Nick Stavinoha followed with a grand slam.
Despite a recent stint on the disabled list, Ankiel ranks in the Pacific Coast League's top five in homers (11) and RBIs (39).
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