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SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 1997 ST. LOUIS POST- 9 OT 5 I Kevin Cleveland pitcher Mike Jackson hugs Ron Gant and greets Royce Clayton (center) and Ray Lankford during practice Friday. CARDINALS NOTEBOOK Rainout Forces Da ay- Night Twinbill By Mike Eisenbath Cardinals and Matt Morris, who was scheduled to "His numbers reflect how impressive he was," Of the Post-Dispatch Staff pitch Friday, will pitch the nightcap. La Russa said. "He made enough of an impression Cardinals fans have waited 96 years to see the Tickets are still available for both games and will that he could be back later this year." first regular-season game against an American go on sale this morning at the Busch Stadium ticket In 15 games, Franklin batted .344, with 11 hits League team.

So what's another day? office. in 32 at-bats. He had two RBIs, both on home runs. Indians Friday Busch Stadium rained out after Brian Jordan returned to active duty with the Franklin, terming the conversation private, night's series-opener with the Cleveland at was a Cardinals on Friday. But La Russa showed he'll The result will and his back with wouldn't say what La Russa told him when he wait of almost 3 hours 20 minutes.

treat Jordan possibly fragile be another piece of history: The first day-night caution he held the outfielder out of the starting delivered the news of his demotion. But he acdoubleheader at Busch. as knowledged he'd much rather be a reserve in the The regularly scheduled for today will lineup posted game. big leagues than an everyday player at AAA. he had before the game La Russa cited today's 12:15 p.m.

start to the start at 12:15 p.m. Afterward, fans will clear out second of the series with Cleveland after "I enjoyed it; I enjoyed every day here," Frankgame a and make way for the crowd to file in for a 6:05 lin said. "It definitely makes you want to go down Friday night contest. p.m. game this evening.

Fans who attended Fri- "I don't think him two in that (to Louisville), play hard and get back." day's canceled game can use their ticket stubs to time is playing he said. games "So it the for quick a a smart idea," was Third baseman Gary Gaetti was back in the get just a matter of picking which one of the same seats tonight's contest. Cardinals and Indians the two. starting lineup Friday after sitting on the bench as The players agreed to two separately ticketed games today to accommo- We're going to be careful with him." a reserve with a sore calf muscle the four previous date the fans who didn't get to see a It was easy for Russa not to pick Friday's games. La game Friday.

There aren't enough tickets available game, what with the wet grass from a day of rain. "He was starting to look like Mr. Clutch again for the final two games of the series to handle all Now, La Russa will have to decide which of today's until he got hurt," La Russa said. Indians won't be two games to rest him. their rain checks.

Obviously, the Jordan didn't have a hit in May and went on the All three Benes brothers will be featured on this disabled list May 6 with a bulging disc in his back. week's episode of "In The Zone," Fox's coming back to St. Louis maybe ever. day-night doubleheader is no picnic for either youthHe had three hits in 20 at-bats during a rehab stint oriented baseball show (11:30 a.m. today, Channel Cards manager Tony La Russa said.

"But it's the only thing that makes sense. I have to with Class AAA Louisville. 2). Andy and Alan Benes, both of whom pitch for applaud the Indians for agreeing to it. It shows La Russa said it was a "difficult call to make" in the Cardinals, and youngest brother Adam, a micompassion and professionalism." sending Micah Franklin back to Louisville to make -league hurler at the Cards' Class A level, will Andy Benes will pitch the first game for the room for Jordan.

talk about growing up together. CARDINALS REPORT AVERAGES BATTING Avg. AB 2B 3BHR RBI Lankford. .363 160 38 58 15 0 015 47 Franklin .344 32 6 11 0 0 2 2 DeShields .309 220 35 68 14 5 5 25 Mabry. .299 211 23 63 9 0 3 27 .278 79 8 22 3 0 0 6 Young .274 146 20 40 8 2 3 17 Clayton .265 245 35 65 21 2 5 31 McGee .261 111 1 14 29 5 3 2 12 Morris .250 24 2 6 0 2 .250 8 1 2 0 0 Gaetti .235 179 21 42 12 00 5 23 Difelice .235 81 8 19 5 1 2 10 Gant .233 210 35 49 7 311 33 An.

Benes .227 22 3 5 1 00 0 2 Sheaffer .226 53 4 12 2 0 0 3 Al. Benes .219 32 1 7 2 0 3 Lampkin .206 126 12 26 3 3 10 Stottlemyr .192 .167 26 12 1 3 5 2 0 3 0 0 Gallego .167 30 3 5 1 0 0 .148 27 0 4 0 Jackson .143 7 1 0 0 Petkovsek .125 8 0 0 .071 140 1 0 00 Beltran .000 0 000000 .000 0 Fossas .000 .000 0 0 000000 0 Eckersley .000 000000 0 Mathews .000 00000 0 0 Frscatore .000 3 0 00 0000 0 0 SB DeShields 19, Clayton 16, Lankford 11, Gant 8, Jordan 4, Young 3, Gaetti 2, McGee 2, Lampkin 2, Difelice. PITCHING ERA IP BB SO Mathews 2 2 1.82 24.2 22 7 25 Fossas 1 1 1.96 18.1 17 8 18 An. Benes 5 2 2.18 62.0 48 22 59 Frascatore 2 2 2.51 32.1 33 14 28 Al. Benes 6 5 3.01 95.2 72 38 101 Morris 4 3 3.09 70.0 70 20 48 Petkovsek 2 4 3.14 43.0 44 14 20 1 2 3.60 35.0 39 11 26 Beltran 0 1 3.86 4.2 6 2 5 Stottlemyre 4 4 4.30 90.0 79 28 78 Eckersley 0 2 4.42 18.1 19 16 0 013.50 4.0 6 N- 0 013.50 2.0 5 1 2 Saves Eckersley 12, Petkovsek.

disabled list. STATISTICS VS. CENTRAL Home Road Totals Chicago Cincinnati 3900. 000 00000 300 Houston 2 5 Pittsburgh 1 1 Totals 33 14 4 7 VS. EAST Home Road Totals Atlanta 0 4 5 Florida 2 00- 01 2 3 2 Montreal 3 3 New York 0 3 2 5 Philadelphia 2 0 3 Totals 6 4 3 12 9 16 VS.

WEST Home Road Totals Colorado 2 3 3 Los Angeles 3 3 2 6 3 San Diego 3 3 2 San Francisco 2 0 2 4 Totals 7 4 9 6 16 10 Overall Totals 16 11 13 22 29 33 BY THE NUMBERS Won Lost Day 11 13 Night 18 20 Shutouts 2 2 1-Run Decisions 5 14 Extra Innings 0 Vs. RH Starters 23 27 Vs. LH Starters 6 6 Grass fields 25 25 Artificial fields 4 8 Cards Opp. Double Plays 61 51 Stolen Bases 69 54 Home Runs (Home) 26 20 Home Runs (Away) 27 19 Left On Bases 425 474 ATTENDANCE Home Road Totals 836,615 806,489 UPCOMING GAMES JUNE 14 Cleveland 12:15 p.m. 15 Cleveland 1:15 p.m.

16 at Milwaukee 7:05 p.m. 17 at Milwaukee 7:05 p.m. 18 at Milwaukee 7:05 p.m. 20 Cincinnati 7:05 p.m. 21 Cincinnati 7:05 p.m.

22 Cincinnati 1:15 p.m. 23 Chicago Cubs 7:05 p.m. 24 Chicago Cubs 7:05 p.m. 25 Chicago Cubs 7:05 p.m..