Barton leaves with oblique strain

St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - St. Louis outfielder Brian Barton left in the sixth inning of the Cardinals' 6-3 win over Atlanta on Sunday with a right oblique strain.

Barton had a career-high three hits in the game, but exited after suffering the injury while beating out a bunt in the sixth.

In 69 games this season, the rookie Barton is hitting .269 with two home runs and 13 RBI.

(sportsnetwork.com)