Getting a big-time hit

Westbrook's slam lifts Cardinals over Brewers 8-3

MILWAUKEE - Jake Westbrook only hoped his drive would stay fair. Turns out, Westbrook's big hit is keeping things interesting in the NL Central.

Westbrook hit his first major league homer - a grand slam - to lead St. Louis to an 8-3 victory Wednesday night over the Milwaukee Brewers.

"It's pretty special," Westbrook said. "To go back and say you hit a grand slam in the big leagues, it's a lot of fun. ... I'm still not that great of a hitter."

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