Here is the latest Mid-America sports news from The Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Matt Wieters drove in a three runs and stole a base for just the third time in six years, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-7 for a four-game sweep of the NL champions. Making his first start this season, the 32-year-old Wieters hit a sacrifice fly in the second inning and a two-run double in the fifth that put the Cardinals ahead 8-7. With runners at the corners in the fifth, Wieters stole second as Matt Carpenter struck out, his first steal since April 27, 2017.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners became the first major league team to homer in each of its first 15 games when Dee Gordon connected in the sixth inning, then beat the Kansas City Royals 7-6 behind Daniel Vogelbach’s home run in the 10th. Seattle improved the best record in the major leagues to 13-2, completing a four-game sweep and extending its winning streak to six. Kansas City has lost 10 straight games after blowing leads of 4-0 in the sixth and 6-4 with two outs in the ninth.

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Three-time All-Star infielder Matt Carpenter and the St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a contract that adds $37 million in guaranteed money for 2020 and ’21, a deal that includes an option for 2022. The 33-year-old has a $14.5 million salary this season a part of a $52 million, six-year deal that included an $18.5 million club option for 2020 with a $2 million buyout. Under the new deal, he has guaranteed salaries of $18.5 million in both 2020 and ’21.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — By the end of last season, Missouri fans were enjoying quarterback Drew Lock’s final days running the offense and wondering who would take over in his spot next season. The answer came on Dec. 4, when Kelly Bryant announced he was transferring to Missouri. The former Clemson standout was benched in favor of freshman quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and decided to leave. He is looking forward to next season with Missouri.

AMES, Iowa (AP) — Iowa State’s defense has quietly been among the nation’s best over the past two seasons. The Cyclones might be better than ever next year. Iowa State (8-5 in 2018) has a chance to field perhaps the best defense in school history next fall.

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — In his first season in charge, Les Miles is trying to change the culture of Kansas football. He has pounded the pavement in recruiting, established relationships with influential boosters and generated newfound excitement in the Jayhawks. Evidence of that will be on display Saturday night during a scrimmage and festival highlighted by a performance by Rick Ross.