Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Rubby De La Rosa (12) throws during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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PHOENIX (AP) - Rubby De La Rosa struck out a career-high 10 and pitched two-hit ball through seven innings, Chris Herrmann and Brandon Drury homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 on Thursday night.
The Diamondbacks forced a split in the four-game series. De La Rosa (3-3) had been shaky this year and was demoted to the bullpen for a time but turned in his second straight strong start.
Herrmann's two-run home run - after Drury's blooper fell between center fielder Stephen Piscotty and shortstop Aledmys Diaz for a double - gave the Diamondbacks a 2-0 lead in the second. Drury lined a 2-1 pitch from Michael Wacha (2-1) into the left field seats for a solo shot in the fourth.
It was Drury's second home run in two days.
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Ziegler, right, greets catcher Chris Herrmann after a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Phoenix. The Diamondbacks won 3-0. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate after a 3-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in a baseball game Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Jean Segura steals third base as St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter applies the tag during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Yasmany Tomas argues a called third strike as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina runs to the dugout during the seventh inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha adjusts his cap after giving up a home run to the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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Arizona Diamondbacks' Brandon Drury rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of a baseball game as St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter looks on, Thursday, April 28, 2016, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
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