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Cordero has three hits, but Padres fall to Cards

SAN DIEGO -- With every trip to the plate, Franchy Cordero looks more and more like a big league hitter and an integral part of the Padres' plans for their future outfield.

On Thursday night, Cordero was just about the only hitter who could solve Cardinals pitching, pounding out three of his team's five hits. Raffy Lopez launched a solo homer, too, but the rest of the offense fell flat in a 2-1 loss to St. Louis at Petco Park.

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