When rosters expand in September, National League managers don't have to save their backup catchers. The St. Louis Cardinals pinch-ran for Yadier Molina in the ninth inning, allowing Tony Cruz to put his stamp on the race to the postseason. ''Just taking it as it comes,'' Cruz said after getting the winning hit in the 13th inning in the Cardinals' 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night that moved St. Louis closer to its second straight NL Central title. ''Any way you can contribute is huge.'' The defending National League champions took two of three in a tight series that featured only 12 runs and another game that lasted 12 innings. More...