Despite lobbying to start, Albert Pujols was held out of the lineup for a doubleheader. 

After blowing a six-run lead, the Washington Nationals got a lift from Elijah Dukes to salvage a doubleheader split and end a four-game skid. 

Elijah Dukes' two-run, 10th inning home run gave the Washington Nationals a 10-9 win over the St. 

Elijah Dukes hit a two-run, 10th inning homer to give the Washington Nationals a 10-9 win over the St. 

Elijah Dukes hit a two-run, 10th inning homer to give the Washington Nationals a 10-9 win over the St. 

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Wednesday's rainout in Washington forced a day-night doubleheader Thursday for the Cardinals and the Nationals -- but the Cardinals are likely to be without first baseman Albert Pujols for at least one game and probably both and center fielder Rick Ankiel 

--RHP Todd Wellemeyer, the scheduled starter for Wednesday, and RHP Mike Parisi, the scheduled starter for Thursday, will work Thursday's doubleheader. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 1B Albert Pujols (ailing left calf) left the June 3 game, and he is doubtful for the June 5 doubleheader. 

Just over a year ago, Todd Wellemeyer was designated for assignment by one of the worst teams in baseball. 

It was supposed to be a night to love the planet. 

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Wednesday night's game between the St. 

Just over a year ago, Todd Wellemeyer was designated for assignment by one of the worst teams in baseball. 

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