Gant homers, earns Cards` 7th straight victory
(MLB.com St. Louis Cardinals)

Boosted by a home run from the previously hitless John Gant on Tuesday, the Cardinals ran their season-best winning streak to seven games with a 6-4 victory over the Nationals at Busch Stadium. Kolten Wong added a home run during his three-hit night, while Bryce Harper slugged his 30th homer of the season in defeat for Washington.