Carlson went 2-for-3 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored and a walk during Thursday's win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Carlson launched a 416-foot blast against Brett Anderson to give the Cardinals the lead in the third inning, then contributed another go-ahead homer with a two-run shot against Miguel Sanchez in the sixth. It's worth noting that the 22-year-old is the first rookie in AL/NL history to homer from both sides of the plate twice in a season. Carlson now has 18 long balls to his name while batting .263/.339/.437.