Matt Holliday hit a go-ahead, three-run homer to back Chris Carpenter's latest dominant effort against Cincinnati, helping the St. Louis Cardinals take two of three from the NL Central-leading Reds with a 4-2 victory Sunday.

Chris Carpenter had little reaction about getting fined for his part in a brawl between the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto has been suspended for seven games for his actions during a brawl with the St. Louis Cardinals, and both managers were suspended for two games.

With an emphatic sweep, the St. Louis Cardinals gave second baseman Brandon Phillips a different description to use.

The St. Louis Cardinals called up a catcher Wednesday because they weren't sure how long Jason LaRue would be sidelined with injuries from a brawl with the Cincinnati Reds.

The St. Louis Cardinals have called up a catcher because they're not sure how long Jason LaRue will be sidelined by injuries sustained in a brawl with the Cincinnati Reds.