Cards to put playoff tickets on sale

The St. Louis Cardinals, leading the NL Central by 5 1/2 games over the Houston Astros, will begin selling postseason tickets this weekend.

Tickets for a possible appearance in the NL division series and league championship series will go on sale Saturday, Sept. 14, at 8 a.m. Fans can begin forming a line outside the club's box office at Busch Stadium at 6 p.m. on Friday.

Tickets can also be purchased via phone (314-421-2400) and on the Internet, at http://www.stlcardinals.com. Fans can buy up to 12 tickets per game.

Prices remain the same as last year. For the division series: Infield and Outfield Terrace Box ($30, $28); Outfield Loge Reserved ($28); Terrace Reserved ($25); Upper Terrace Reserve ($20); Bleacher ($20); and Standing Room ($10, available only after all others are sold out.)

For the league championship series: Infield and Outfield Terrace Box ($55, $53); Outfield Loge Reserved ($53); Terrace Reserved ($50); Upper Terrace Reserve ($35); Bleacher ($35); and Standing Room ($20, again available only after all others are sold out.)

-- AP