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CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Jaime Garcias 40th win in the majors will always be special. It took a lot of hard work and more than a year to get it. The left-hander took another step in his comeback from shoulder surgery by getting a win on Saturday night, and Yadier Molina homered again in the city where hes always booed, leading the St. Louis Cardinals to a 6-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. The Cardinals evened their series at a game apiece. St. Louis has won nine of the last 10 series between the NL Central rivals. Garcia (1-0) made his second start since recovering from surgery on his labrum and rotator cuff last May. He gave up six hits and a pair of runs in 5 2-3 innings, fanning seven and retiring 12 batters in a row over one span. Although he would have liked to have stayed in the game longer, it was encouraging to get a long-awaited victory behind his name. "I didnt go as deep as I wanted to," said Garcia, who threw 55 strikes out of 75 pitches. "But its a big win for me, for the team. Obviously Im excited to go out there and feel healthy." His first five innings were very encouraging. "He had exactly what we were hoping to have, right from the top," manager Mike Matheny said. "He just couldnt stay in the game longer." Ryan Ludwick homered in the ninth off Jason Motte. Trevor Rosenthal came on with two outs and fanned Todd Frazier with two runners aboard for his 15th save in 17 chances. Molina hit a solo shot off left-hander Tony Cingrani (2-4), who has lost both of his starts since returning from the disabled list. Cingrani, who had shoulder tendinitis, has given up eight runs and 14 hits in 12 innings his last two times out. Molina also homered off Johnny Cueto for a 1-0 win on opening day in Cincinnati. Two of his five homers have come at Great American Ball Park, where he is booed by fans who remember his 2010 brawl at home plate with second baseman Brandon Phillips. "I tell them to keep booing -- just to myself," Matheny said. "It seems the louder they get, the better he gets." Jon Jay, a late addition to the Cardinals lineup, had three hits and drove in a pair of runs. St. Louis was forced to change its bullpen and its lineup before the game. Left-handed reliever Kevin Siegrist went on the 15-day disabled list with strained pitching forearm. Left-hander Sam Freeman was called up from Triple-A to take his spot. Centre fielder Peter Bourjos was scratched from the lineup less than half an hour before the first pitch because of a stomach virus, prompting Matheny to change three spots in the batting order. Jay, who wasnt in the original lineup, took Bourjos place in centre. The sixth inning proved pivotal, with second baseman Mark Ellis playing a role in both halves. The Cardinals loaded the bases with a single and a pair of walks, and Ellis hit a sacrifice fly to the wall in centre. Jay singled home another run for a 4-1 lead. Phillips doubled home a run in the bottom of the inning, leaving runners on second and third. Ellis jumped and caught Devin Mesoracos liner, helping Garcia hold the lead and stay on course for his first victory since May 17 last year. "An unbelievable play," Garcia said. "A game-changer right there." The Cardinals dugout couldnt believe Ellis got the ball. "The way I saw it, it looked like he had no chance when the ball left the bat," Matheny said. "Im still surprised. It looked like he jumped twice his height." NOTES: Adam Wainwright (7-2) tries to become the NLs first eight-game winner in the series finale. Hes 6-9 with a 4.75 career ERA against Cincinnati. Mike Leake (2-3) starts for the Reds. ... 3B Matt Carpenter extended his hitting streak to six games. ... Reds RHP Mat Latos is expected to make his first rehab start at Triple-A Louisville on Sunday. He hasnt pitched all season because of torn knee cartilage and a strained forearm. 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Defensive Depth TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun is reporting the Toronto Maple Leafs have considerable interest in unrestricted free-agent defenceman Dan Boyle.England supporters were left scratching their heads at the sight of Harry Kane taking corners in Saturdays 1-1 draw with Russia at Euro 2016. The 6ft 2 striker was Premier League top scorer last season, so why was he on corner duty in Marseille? I cant understand it, said Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp. We need Kane in the box. To have our best striker taking corners doesnt make any sense.Roy Hodgson was defiant in the face of criticism, however, saying: I dont need to apologise for Kane taking a corner. Jack Wilshere also defended the decision. Ive heard some people say they want him in the box, said the midfielder. But if we get the delivery right, which he can, we have enough big players in the box who can win the ball. Adam Lallana added: He has got unbelievable delivery from corners - I have seen it in training. Whoever takes corners, they are taking corners for a reason. Even Alan Shearer weighed into the debate. Why is Kane on corners? Why is Harry Kane taking corners for England? We examine the debate. Kane took all six of Englands corners against Russia, but while Hodgson cited his technique as the reason behind it, it remains a peculiar decision. Kane is a powerful aerial threat and didnt take a single corner during Englands qualifying campaign, and he is the only striker fulfilling the role at Euro 2016.It will be intriguing to see if the Tottenham striker continues on corners in Englands meeting with Wales on Thursday. Chris Colemans first-choice corner-taker, by contrast, is Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, which allows dangerman Gareth Bale to make his presence felt in the box. Aaron Ramsey (L) is Wales regular corner-taker It is a common theme. Twenty-two of the 24 first-choice corner-takers at Euro 2016 are midfielders. Aside from Kane, the only other exception is Croatias Darijo Srna, who plays at right-back. First choice corner-takers at Euro 2016 Country First-choice corner-taker Position Albania Taulant Xhaka Midfielder Austria Zlatko Junuzovic Midfielder Belgium Kevin de Bruyne Midfielder Croatia Darijo Srna Defender Czech Republic Tomas Rosicky Midfielder England Harry Kane Striker France Dimitri Payet Midfielder Germany Toni Kroos Midfielder Hungary Balazs Dzsudzsak Midfielder Iceland Gylfi Sigurdsson Midfielder Italy Antonio Candreva Midfielder Northern Ireland Olivier Norwood Midfielder Poland Kamil Grosicki Midfielder Portugal Nani Midfielder Republic of Ireland Robbie Brady Midfielder Romania Nicolae Stanciu Midfielder Russia Oleg Shatov Midfielder Slovakia Robert Mak Midfielder Spain Cesc Fabregas Midfielder Sweden Kim Kallstrom Midfielder Switzerland Xherdan Shaqiri Midfielder Turkey Hakan Calhanoglu Midfielder Ukraine Yevhen Konoplyanka Midfielder Wales Aaron Ramsey Midfielder Hodgsons comments suggest he has no plans to backtrack on his unusual decision, but the debate will continue if Kanes corners come to nothing in Thursdays crucial clash in Lens.dddddddddddd..Should Harry Kane continue to take corners for England? Let us know by posting a message below if youre reading on skysports.com or tweeting us @SkyFootball... Also See: Wilshere: Rooney Englands best Shilton expects England win Dier: Wales a massive game Shearer: Take Kane off corners ' ' '