Weaver gains first victory with Cards

~ The newcomer evened his record with St. Louis in a 6-1 victory over the Dodgers.

LOS ANGELES -- Jim Edmonds homered for the fourth time in five games, Albert Pujols added a two-run shot, and the St. Louis Cardinals tied the longest home run streak in franchise history at 18 games in a 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night.

Rookie Chris Duncan also homered for the Cardinals.

Jeff Weaver (1-1) allowed a run and six hits over 5 2/3 innings in his second start with the Cardinals, who obtained him from the Angels in a July 5 trade after Weaver was designated for assignment to make room on the Angels' roster for his little brother, Jered. The eight-year veteran right-hander spent two seasons with the Dodgers before becoming a free agent in February.

Aaron Sele (6-4) allowed five runs and six hits over four innings before he was removed for a pinch hitter.

Pujols put the Cardinals ahead 3-1 with a drive into the left-field pavilion after a walk to Duncan.