Donaldson 3-run homer sparks Brewers over Cardinals 8-2 as NL Central title nears
By STEVE OVERBEY
Associated Press
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Josh Donaldson hit a three-run homer in the first inning, Tyrone Taylor homered twice and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-2 to take another step toward their second NL Central title in three years. Donaldson homered off Zack Thompson, the former AL MVP’s second home run since he was released by the New York Yankees and signed by Milwaukee. Mark Canha hit a three-run double in the ninth inning for Milwaukee, which began the night six games ahead of the second-place Chicago Cubs. Canha gas 30 RBIs in 42 games with the Brewers.