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Saturday October 22, 2011

5:41

gordoszone:

RT @jluhnow: 90 minutes... filling up! http://twitter.com/jluhnow/status/127875923029659648/photo/1 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 5:41 gordoszone

5:42

gordoszone:

RT @CardsInsider: Here's @dfreese23 taking grounders during BP. #WorldSeries

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Saturday October 22, 2011 5:42 gordoszone

5:50

[Comment From ShepdogShepdog: ]

What is the inside scoop on Albert? Is he really a total jerk who pretends to be a nice guy? His arrogance and poutiness is getting old. I suppose it's from hanging out with LaRussa so much......

Saturday October 22, 2011 5:50 Shepdog

5:52

Jeff Gordon:

Albert isn't super friendly with the media on a daily basis. He figures his job is to hit, not hold court.

Saturday October 22, 2011 5:52 Jeff Gordon

5:53

dgoold:

New at Bird Land. Goold: Bat-man Returns: As the Series shifts to Texas, offense takes over: a short history of ... http://bit.ly/niuNSf [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 5:53 dgoold

5:54	Name the most important Cardinal for tonight's game. Allen Craig ( 9% ) Albert Pujols ( 46% ) Kyle Lohse ( 33% ) Jason Motte ( 2% ) Matt Holliday ( 2% ) Other ( 7% ) Saturday October 22, 2011 5:54

5:55

[Comment From ToddTodd: ]

I think the Cards should start Descalso and he can play a hybrid 3B/SS and allow us to play 4 outfielders.

Saturday October 22, 2011 5:55 Todd

5:55

Jeff Gordon:

Don't give Tony any bright ideas.

Saturday October 22, 2011 5:55 Jeff Gordon

5:56

gordoszone:

RT @FSMidwest: 1 hour til game #stlcards game time #11in11 http://twitter.com/FSMidwest/status/127880225185992704/photo/1 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 5:56 gordoszone

6:03

[Comment From The MurdererThe Murderer: ]

Cardinals, Rangers, All Blacks and Blues... oh my

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:03 The Murderer

6:04

Jeff Gordon:

Here is the transcript from Ron Washington's pre-game news conference:

Q. In tonight's game, the stadium will go electric if we see Ogando pitching against Craig again. The flow of the game may determine this, but this matchup, do you seek it or do you avoid it?
RON WASHINGTON: I don't avoid any matchup in the course of a ballgame. If that situation dictates that I have to bring Ogando in and Craig is up there, it will happen.

Q. You needed improvement from your young pitchers to get to this point. Is it fair to them to expect that they'll continue to improve at the World Series level, Harrison, Holland, for example?
RON WASHINGTON: No doubt about it. They have no reason to doubt their ability. They've proved that already. So I mean, all we're asking for them to do is just go out there and do what they've been doing all year, keep the ball down, keep their team in the ballgame, execute their pitches, trust it, and that's why they've got defense behind them. You know, that type of expectation, to get that high, you have to learn within yourself to keep it to whatever minimum that you can handle it. We can talk about it, but the individual that's in it, he has to handle it, and I think they'll handle it to the best of their ability.

Q. You've seen Edwin Jackson in this league before. What are your impressions of him?
RON WASHINGTON: Power pitcher, good stuff. Every now and then he has command problems, but when he's not having command problems, he's a quality pitcher. Our hands will be full tomorrow. I think a lot just has to do with us trying to make sure that we keep him in the strike zone. If we go to chasing his slider and chasing his fastball up in the zone, it could be a long night. But if we make him come in the zone, I think we've got just as good a chance to get him as they would have to get Holland.

Q. I know you were settled on your lineup, but given Hamilton's condition, did you at all kick around using Chávez or whoever in the outfield, Murphy, and using a DH spot for Josh?
RON WASHINGTON: No, not at all. Hamilton is ready to play. As I keep saying, he's dealing with some nagging injuries, but they're not injuries that he can't play. He's out in center field tonight.

Q. Specifically with Derek Holland, talking to him, it sounds like he's got a lot of energy and he kind of gets wound up. For you, is that just something that's youthful exuberance that he'll grow out of, or is that something that you think would be good to contain sooner rather than later?
RON WASHINGTON: Well, I think it's something that he'll grow out of, and yes, I would like him to contain it sooner rather than later. But once again, that's growth, and he has to grow at his pace. All we can do is give him the opportunity to do it, and we are giving him the opportunity to do it. We expect him to go out there tomorrow and contain it and give us a great game, which we know he's capable of. It's in him; it's just a matter of Derek going out there and letting it happen.
And as I said, we're going to give him that opportunity. Where it goes, I don't know yet, because the only thing we're thinking about is today.

Q. Were you sorry you didn't get to play yourself in the movie Moneyball? And would you have done a better job?
RON WASHINGTON: Well, you know, earlier when they were talking about the production, they were going to use everyone that they could get. I had some time put away when we went out to Anaheim to film, but it just didn't happen.
The guy was matter of fact. As I always say, the only difference in he in that movie and myself, I never work on the sidelines, I work between the lines. So he was giving instruction from the sideline. That's not Ron Washington. Other than that, he did a great job.

Q. Last year's World Series, of the 29 total runs given up, 18 or so came in the 7th or later. So regarding pitching changes, what, if anything, did you learn from last year that you are applying this year?
RON WASHINGTON: Well, I learned from last year I didn't have the guys down in the bullpen that I had this year. As I said, the players make you look good or they make you look bad. You know, we just didn't have the bullpen that we have right now, and that's the difference. I have guys I can go to, and I have guys that I feel comfortable can go out there and execute and get outs. And there is a difference. That makes you comfortable as a manager, knowing that when you bring someone in that they more times than not will get the job done. And the time they don't get it done, we're all only human. There's no perfection in the game of baseball. Every now and then a pitcher throws a perfect game, but other than that, there's no perfection.

Q. There's a school of thought that maybe pitching changes in the AL can be more difficult because where a pitcher is at in the lineup doesn't dictate when you make a pitching change, and you really have to know your pitcher and what he's featuring on the mound that day. What's your take or your sense on that?
RON WASHINGTON: What he's featuring and where he is that day, as you said. Usually the bats will let you know when he's losing it, or you may get to a point in the ballgame where you feel like your starter has taken you as far as he needs to take you, and you know you have the bullets down there in the bullpen that can take it the rest of the way, without a doubt. So mainly in the American League all you're doing it watching the pitching. You know, you're checking the lineup to make sure if there's -- try to stay ahead to try to make sure if there's someplace that they may bring a guy out of the bullpen that you would like to see another guy go up against him. But other than that, you're constantly watching the pitching. Constantly watching the pitching. It just depends on where he is and what he's got going on that day when you make your move.

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:04 Jeff Gordon

6:06

dgoold:

RT @DShulman_ESPN: For what its worth, Josh Hamilton put on quite a show in BP. #rangers #mlb #worldseries [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:06 dgoold

6:06

gordoszone:

The Cardinals will unleash the full fury of Allen Craig upon Texas. He better hit, too, because we might see a couple of TDs on the board. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:06 gordoszone

6:15

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Saturday October 22, 2011 6:15 gordoszone

6:18

Jeff Gordon:

Here is the transcript from Tony La Russa's pre-game news conference:

Q. What role do you play in slowing or stopping, whatever the right word is, an opponent's running game in terms of calling slide steps, move to first, that kind of stuff?
TONY LA RUSSA: Well, we allow two independent decisions. If the pitcher -- if there isn't anything that we set up, if the pitcher sees something, he can throw over if he wants to. And more importantly, if Yadi, if he already gets a sign and a guy takes his lead and he sees something, Yadi can call a pitchout if he wants to.
But there's so much to be done with just trying to figure out how to pitch to a hitter that if you really want to put the burden on the pitching staff and the catcher every time you walk into a series, what's their tendency, so I think we do it the way everybody does it. You take that responsibility off them and you try to read the situation.
I said before, the way that game got away, strategy is strategy. Somebody else could have done something else with the pitching. I did what I felt was right. But I was upset that I didn't make another -- I threw over once, I didn't defend the running game better because in the end I was more concerned about Jason throwing strikes and getting the out that Andrus was trying to give us, and I didn't feel like Kinsler would try it. So that was my screw-up. It comes to the bench.

Q. Edwin said a little while ago he thought he was too tentative last Sunday when he got roughed up a little bit in Milwaukee. Would you agree with that?
TONY LA RUSSA: Yeah, probably, he was trying too hard. The thing you learn over and over again, human nature is such an important part of -- I don't care how great these guys are. He went out there and he tried to be perfect. It's hard to be perfect. I think it's a good experience for him, and he'll benefit tomorrow because of it.

Q. It seems like the two questions you'll have for your lineup for the most part are second base and kind of how you do Craig and the DH. One, what goes into Ryan being the guy today, particularly given that this guy doesn't have a real big split? And two, after today, how do you kind of envision getting Craig in there and working the DH?
TONY LA RUSSA: Well, I mean, I think -- have they announced Wilson for Game 5? I'm guessing -- if he is, the logical guy to get at-bats is Craig. Whether he plays right field or DH, we're going on a day-to-day basis, so that decision is going to be made. If it's a right-hander, yeah, I'm sure Schu would get at-bats.
As far as second base, Ryan has been an important part of how we got here, and he's had a really good postseason. It's a tough call when you've got to go Punto and Ryan, and we won the first game with Nick, stayed with him, and I'm just looking forward to Ryan being the American League second leadoff. He's hitting ninth at the top of our lineup.

Q. Aren't you being a little bit hard on yourself on that one play? Andrus is up there trying to bunt, and Kinsler was running on his own, it wasn't like -- it was kind of like a sequencing thing, you had to guess one way or the other and defend against one way or the other, you couldn't do both.
TONY LA RUSSA: Well, you could do both. Like I said, we knew what his time was; his time was a tick slow. He's got a faster one, but he was really concentrating. But if it comes up today, say it comes up to the bottom of the ninth today, it'll be harder to steal the base. He has a quicker time, and he also has a couple of different moves to first base that will cut down the lead.
In retrospect, I made a decision not to mess around with the runner because I wanted his concentration. So it wasn't like I walked around town for three hours kicking myself. But the way it was played, I know Kinsler has got the guts and the green light to try it, so I should have thrown it over again and I don't think he would have stolen successfully.

Q. It was also a spectacular slide, too.
TONY LA RUSSA: But it was a spectacular throw that made it close. Defending it better was my decision. I didn't defend it, and that's my fault.

Q. When y'all did the rookie thing, you said one of the voices that you relied on was Arthur's, and I wondered about the impression that he's made. You've often been very complimentary of him from afar, but when you have him in the room, and not just throwing but actually a presence in the room, what has that meant?
TONY LA RUSSA: I mean, I'm only sorry he was only with us two months. I hate to just keep dropping stuff but I like to do it because it's fair. Earl Weaver as a young manager said, pay attention to the guys on the other side and see how they fit in because someday you might have a chance. So for years we wanted Arthur in our ballclub, and it never worked. Now we've finally got him, and not only is he an effective pitcher, but he's got a dynamite presence, he's excited about competition, he's fun to be around. And we already had a really good situation and he added to it.

Q. Based on your many years of experience, what have you noticed in approaches to the ceremonial first pitch, how people throw it? What are some of the memorable ones you've seen? And what advice would you give to somebody making that first pitch?
TONY LA RUSSA: I'd probably give him a couple. Number one, I'd get short enough to where I wouldn't bounce it because the worst thing to do is bounce it, then you look like you don't belong. If you're going to make one of the mistakes, throw it over his head because then your arm is just strong, not weak. So I'd get like from here to Barry and I would make sure -- if I ever have to throw one, here, here it is. The farther you get back then you invoke the second rule, over, not under. Like Dirk, I think he can just take one big step and hand it from the mound. (Laughter).

Q. There's a school of thought that pitching changes in the American League games can be a bit more complicated because where the pitcher's spot in the lineup won't dictate the move. What's your take on that? What differences do you see in decisions on pitchers in American League games?
TONY LA RUSSA: I totally agree with you. I went over to the National League, and after two, three, four years, whatever it was, I realized, wow, and I said it and people looked at me -- most people looked at me like, you can't be serious. There's an assumption that somehow pitching in the National League is tougher. It's not, it's easier. It's never easy anyplace, and the reason it's tougher in the American League is every decision that you make about the pitcher is based on your evaluation of who should pitch, how long the guy in there should pitch and who you should bring in. There are times, a lot of times it's a really close call. You're splitting some really fine hairs. In the National League just enough times to make a difference, about the time, all right, what -- a spot comes up and you've got to hit, and you don't have to make that decision. You never have that decision taken away from you in the American League.
So I think it's -- and then if a guy is pitching really well, you've got to be really careful that you don't burn him out and hurt him because sometimes in the National League you may have Chris Carpenter in a Cy Young year and he'll pitch six or seven and you're down three to -- it's your chance to score and he doesn't pitch. American League, happens all the time. Handling pitching in the American League I think is tougher.

Q. It's been well documented about your friendships and relationships with some of the different coaches in the different sports. When you get to a stage like this, do you guys pick each other's brains about how you deal with
championship week and the stage and all the different distractions? And what have you been able to learn and share from some of these guys along the way?
TONY LA RUSSA: I mean, I've explained this, people who are around me, I think it's one of the neatest perks of the time I've been around is that I've established a relationship or a friendship with some of these guys. They're fascinating. They're so much different than they come across. We were talking about Belichick in the room. Bill gets in front of this, and he says, yes, no. If you get Bill in a social setting, he is charming, and we have the best time. Most of the time if you ever get to one of those dinners, they're talking and I'm listening because there's some good stuff.
I went to dinner with Rick Carlisle last night and I asked him about what we do to get an edge in this series, and he said, hand the ball to Dirk. And I said, I can't do that. (Laughter). He said, This is Dallas, I can't be telling the Cardinals how to beat the Rangers.
But I don't know how to describe it. It's fascinating stuff, and every once in a while somebody who's just visiting comes and you walk away just shaking your head. How neat these guys are, first, secondly, how interesting.
And in the end probably the most important play I could make, especially with a professional coach, and even in college because guys are already starting to get distracted with their futures, about me is me, but a lot of the conversations go to what each guy is doing to get guys' attention and bring him into the team instead of getting my minutes, getting my numbers, and everybody -- hey, this is what I do this works. And it's been a very helpful exchange over the years. I've learned a lot, and the next year I'll take it over and try to tweak it. But it's great. I mean, it's the most fun I have other than being with family is having time with these guys.

Q. What are some of those things that you learn from them, though?
TONY LA RUSSA: Well, you can learn how to keep your message fresh and keep guys from being distracted in a team sport. This is not golf or tennis. This is about our team. Guys listen to agents, family, friends. They've got ears, and when you stand up and talk about team, it's just a coach speaking. There are ways you've got to break through there, and I've gotten some really good tips over the years.

Q. With a fresh bullpen, how quick are you to the trigger bringing a guy like Westbrook into the game early? And how slow to the trigger would you be bringing him in in an open-ended extra-inning situation?
TONY LA RUSSA: Well, I think if it's a close game or they're scoring and you think it's time to get Kyle, if we're scoring, too, I think it's a bullpen game, not a Westbrook game. I don't think that's a good situation for him. If it's something other than that, I mean, he's definitely a weapon that we think we have, and we just -- it wouldn't be I don't think to come in in the middle of an inning. We've got a lot of depth in our relievers and we should handle it that way. There's two or three places that Jake would help, and we'll see if it comes up or not.

Q. From your very small sample of playing in this park, does it influence at all how you run a game?
TONY LA RUSSA: Yeah, you mean, you've got to factor it in. Just like playing at Wrigley and the wind blowing out, this is a big ballpark here. It does carry some, but one of the advantages is it's a big outfield, so you get bloopers that fall. You've got an edge offensively, and you don't want to give up outs. But if you're facing a guy that's just shutting you down, then the little ball is something that you can't get away from. I probably wouldn't do it today, but if Colby Lewis was pitching against us and Furcal lead off with a double in this ballpark, I'd probably bunt Jon Jay. If I get one shot then bunt. You just have to play the game in situations and trust your gut.

Q. You are something like 40-some odd regular season wins behind John McGraw. How much will that influence whether you come back to manage again next year?
TONY LA RUSSA: It's about 2012 -- we've got a deal with our club. We don't talk about anything beyond our season, and it's worked really well for our guys to concentrate, and I'm not going to upset them by breaking them. That was part of putting the rule in.

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:18 Jeff Gordon

6:31

Jeff Gordon:

Here is the transcript from Edwin Jackson's pregame news conference:

Q. You talked about it when you arrived in St. Louis, you moved a lot, would love to get settled eventually with one team, but what does it mean to have one of these trades pay off where you're about to pitch in the World Series?
EDWIN JACKSON: It's definitely a good feeling. You know, it's not always the easiest being bounced around, but at the end of the day, you still have an opportunity to play. And most of my trades have been midseason where I have an opportunity to play for a team that has a chance to go to the championship. It didn't happen, but this time it did, and it definitely makes the trade worthwhile to me, to be able to have a chance to play in October and have a chance to play for a world championship.

Q. You were here in '08 with Tampa Bay and didn't get a chance to pitch. Can you talk a little bit about personally how much this means to you to actually get on the field now.
EDWIN JACKSON: I mean, it's a lot, man. This is my first time having a start in the World Series. I've pitched out of the bullpen before, and just to even have a chance to be in either one is definitely overwhelming, and it was definitely a lot of fun. I mean, we have guys in the locker room, 19, 17 years in who have never been to a World Series, and me even to have an opportunity to be twice is maybe something that will never happen again. So definitely to have a chance to start in a World Series game, I'm definitely going to take advantage of it and do my best and leave it on the field. And at the end of the day if it doesn't work I know I gave it 110 percent.

Q. How would you assess your last two postseason starts, which weren't nearly as long as the first one you made?
EDWIN JACKSON: The last one was just a matter of not being aggressive enough, you know, trying to pitch, and next thing you know you find yourself behind in the count, and I'm definitely not that type of pitcher. I'm a pitcher who's going to be aggressive, and if I make mistakes they're going to be aggressive mistakes. I was kind of tentative last game. Wasn't nervous or anything, it was just a matter of going out and staying relaxed but not being too relaxed.
So definitely I'll come out this game being aggressive from the first pitch. If it doesn't go the way I planned it, I'll definitely be 110 percent effort giving, and I plan on definitely not having a start like last time, and hopefully it goes well.

Q. Obviously they put up a lot of runs in this ballpark. You're familiar with this ballpark, obviously, this team. Just talk about the challenges going into tomorrow.
EDWIN JACKSON: I mean, at the end of the day, the park is the park. Both teams have to pitch in it. We get to hit in this park just like they do. You definitely can't pitch to a park. You have to go out and stick to your game plan and make pitches. I mean, as a pitcher you strive to keep the ball down anyways, regardless of what park you're in. If you go out and execute pitches, I mean, you might have some hits, there might be a routine fly ball somewhere that might turn into a double or a home run, but it's just part of the game. Both teams have opportunities to do the same thing.
So nobody is going out and trying to pitch different according to park. You're going to go out, stick to your game plan, and hopefully it works out.

Q. Nowitzki is throwing out the first pitch tonight. What are some of the memorable first pitches you've seen people throw? And what would be the key advice you would give to somebody throwing out first pitches?
EDWIN JACKSON: I've seen a few different first pitches. It is pretty fun watching President Obama throwing out a first pitch. You get to see the president on the pitcher's mound sharing the same spot that we work at and throws out the first pitch.
The only advice you can give is throw hard. If you miss, miss hard. Dirk has done it before and he has a second chance to do it. I'm sure this time will be a lot better than the first time. I want to say the first time he missed high, if I'm correct, but I'm sure he's got his practice in between then and now.

Q. You faced the Rangers earlier this year. What do you remember about that start? And how does having already faced them this year help in the preparation?
EDWIN JACKSON: I mean, this team is a team. They have a great team. They have speed, they have power, and they mix them in well. Those guys have been playing together for a while, and they're hungry just like we are, especially last year going to the World Series and not winning.
So they definitely have the experience, and they're not going to fold under pressure, but it's just a matter of execution at the end of the day. We know what they have, they know what we have. You know they're going to get on, they're going to run, they're going to hit and run, they're going to steal, they're going to bunt and then they are going to mix in power, as well. Hopefully it all goes well, you can keep everyone off the bases. It's not always that easy, but you just always have to mix them up, hold them a little bit, make them pause on the bases and not just let them get in a rhythm where they see the rhythm and they can run all over you.

Q. This is going to be the first start you get for the Cardinals where you don't get to bat. Are you going to miss that?
EDWIN JACKSON: It's a little different when you don't get to hit, but definitely I won't complain about having another bat in the lineup. You can have a Craig in the lineup, who's a guy who's been clutch for us this year, and you get to have an extra at-bat. I would definitely rather have him hit than myself. You know, he's going to drive in runs, and he's a great guy to have in there. So I definitely won't mind the extra help.

Q. To kind of follow on what you were just saying a minute ago, how big a part of controlling the running game are you as opposed to leaning on Yadi? And is there anything they emphasize or preach or do differently here than maybe other places as far as pitchers controlling the running game?
EDWIN JACKSON: A lot of times it's on the pitcher. You see guys get good reads off the pitcher. Yadi has one of the best arms in the game, you know. He's been known to throw runners out. But at the end of the day the pitcher has to give the catcher a chance. If you don't give the catcher a chance to throw a runner out, it doesn't matter how good his arm is. Those guys out there, they're studying, they're doing their homework, so they know bits and pieces about every pitcher. You just have to mix it up. The better you can mix it up, hold the ball here and there, throw over and slide steps in between. The better you can do your job as a pitcher of holding a runner, the better chance a catcher has of throwing the runner out.

Q. You mentioned mixing in the slide steps. How often do you feature that? And are you comfortable when you go to the slide steps?
EDWIN JACKSON: I mix in my slide steps. It's something that I'm real comfortable with. It's not a problem. Just have to take your time and still make a pitch after that. I mean, you see some pitchers, they get so worried about the running game that they forget about the hitter. At times it can be tough, but as a professional that's what we get paid to do. You have to be able to do both, worry about the runner and worry about the hitter at the same time.
It's just something that you practice on and you get ready for situations like these, especially against teams who are aggressive on the base paths.

Q. This series has two of the better pitching coaches in the game in Mike Maddux and Dave Duncan. What's it been like for you working under Dave Duncan? And how has he helped you progress as a pitcher?
EDWIN JACKSON: Dunc is a great guy. He's a man of few words, but when he does speak to you, you know there's definitely information that can help you. He's an open book. If you go up and ask him about anything, he definitely has answers for everything. He's been a great help. You know, he's changed some things mechanically when I was tipping or not. So we made a few adjustments, but Dunc is one of the best in the game. You have a lot of guys that have pitched under him that have great careers, and it's been a pleasure to work with him.

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:31 Jeff Gordon

6:32

[Comment From The MurdererThe Murderer: ]

*rolls eyes* yoo-ay-fa? It's pronounced yoo-EFF-a

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:32 The Murderer

6:43

ScottMCBSSports:

Starved for Theo news on slow Theo day? I'll fix that http://tinyurl.com/69axvg7 #RedSox #Cubs [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:43 ScottMCBSSports

6:45

Ken_Rosenthal:

Motte signing autographs 30 minutes before game time. #STLCards #WorldSeries http://t.co/RTqwZBfj [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:45 Ken_Rosenthal

6:49

[Comment From John BoyJohn Boy: ]

Is the pressure on tonight on Pujols and Holliday to produce

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:49 John Boy

6:50

JoeStrauss:

@gnykin2 He was thinking about it this summer. Logical he thinks about it after 2012. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:50 JoeStrauss

6:50

Jeff Gordon:

In that ballpark, against that pitcher, yes they need to match the power you will see from the Rangers.

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:50 Jeff Gordon

6:50

[Comment From Matt DamonMatt Damon: ]

Lots of boo's

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:50 Matt Damon

6:50

[Comment From Matt DamonMatt Damon: ]

Stay classy Texas

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:50 Matt Damon

6:53

gordoszone:

RT @MattSebek: Big points to Texas for playing the "Star Wars" dark side music during St. Louis introductions. Stellar. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:53 gordoszone

6:53

gordoszone:

RT @CardsInsider: Intros have started here in Texas

[via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:53 gordoszone

6:54

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

Gordo ... is Lohse the best choice to start tonight? Do you think Tony considered Westbrook and should he have in your opinion?

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:54 Leebo

6:55

Jeff Gordon:

Lohse was the better pitcher late, so he deserved the nod in the postseason. Westbrook could have value in long relief.

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:55 Jeff Gordon

6:57

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

Do you like Theriot over Punto in this game?

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:57 Leebo

6:57

Jeff Gordon:

Like the bat, yes. We should seem some major run scoring tonight. Drop-off defensively, but this will be an AL-style game.

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:57 Jeff Gordon

6:58

jonmorosi:

Dirk Nowitzki uncorks the first pitch -- from the stretch. El Duque-like leg kick. #Rangers #STLCards @MLBONFOX [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:58 jonmorosi

6:59

[Comment From NowitzkiNowitzki: ]

Rangers are Dirkalicious

Saturday October 22, 2011 6:59 Nowitzki

7:00

gordoszone:

RT @RGodier: Seems to be an all country world series. #rickysmallcreek #brooksanddunn #howaboutsomegaga #worldseries [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:00 gordoszone

7:02

gordoszone:

RT @RobRains: Cardinals enter tonight's game having gone 247 at bats since last HR in WS play, by Pujols in game 1 in 2006 http://t.co/L ... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:02 gordoszone

7:03

[Comment From Tony GwynnTony Gwynn: ]

I stand up for buffets

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:03 Tony Gwynn

7:03

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

I bet that homerun streak ends tonight. Our big right handed hitters should have good games tonight.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:03 Leebo

7:05

[Comment From JonJon: ]

How nice it would be to score early.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:05 Jon

7:06

miklasz:

In batting practice, wind was blowing out in LF and left-center ... [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:06 miklasz

7:06

[Comment From VictorVictor: ]

Not gonna happen tonight, maybe the next game.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:06 Victor

7:06

ScottMCBSSports:

Game time temp: 80 degrees #WorldSeries [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:06 ScottMCBSSports

7:07

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

Shorter porch at Arlington...LF or RF?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:07 NC Cards Fans

7:07

Jeff Gordon:

Right field is shorter.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:07 Jeff Gordon

7:07

jonmorosi:

#WorldSeries Game 3 is underway -- and it's 80 degrees in Arlington. @MLBONFOX [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:07 jonmorosi

7:08

Jeff Gordon:

Furcal opens the game with a ground out to first base. Chased a pitch up.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:08 Jeff Gordon

7:08

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

3 dps hit into tonight. OVER/UNDER?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:08 lee smiths ghost

7:08

[Comment From JeramyJeramy: ]

Umm.. Ball?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:08 Jeramy

7:08

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

going to be a turkey shoot for texas

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:08 Guest

7:09

Jeff Gordon:

Torty Time! Cards 1-0.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:09 Jeff Gordon

7:09

[Comment From JonJon: ]

as I said..nice to score early

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:09 Jon

7:09

jonmorosi:

Allen Craig drives in ANOTHER run. This one really impressive, since there was no one on base. 1-0, #STLCards. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:09 jonmorosi

7:09

[Comment From JeramyJeramy: ]

Uh oh...

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:09 Jeramy

7:09

ScottMCBSSports:

Allen Craig, at this point, could solve world peace and make the Democrats and Republicans love each other. #StLCardinals #WorldSeries [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:09 ScottMCBSSports

7:09

dgoold:

Have a Series, Allen Craig. #stlcards #worldseries [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:09 dgoold

7:09

Jeff Gordon:

Allen Craig lets it rip. He is no Colby Rasmus, but he is making himself useful.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:09 Jeff Gordon

7:09

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

Tony has to find a way to get Craig in the line up

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:09 Leebo

7:09

[Comment From JonJon: ]

Cooperstown Craig

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:09 Jon

7:10

dgoold:

@JamesSTL77 I don't give it any relevance for the game. Past performance is no indication of future homers. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:10 dgoold

7:10

jonmorosi:

Harrison missed his spot on the pitch to Craig by a foot or so. And that was enough for Craig to get out front. Caught too much of plate. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:10 jonmorosi

7:10

Jeff Gordon:

Albert grounds out to third.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:10 Jeff Gordon

7:10

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

Crowd = Quiet

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:10 Jeramy Dyle

7:11

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Way to go me

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:11 Craig

7:11

[Comment From JonJon: ]

First three ABs, three RBI in World Series, right? Gotta be a first.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:11 Jon

7:12

jonmorosi:

To repeat: Allen Craig played the corner infield spots in the minors. Not a bad insurance policy if Albert leaves, huh? #STLCards @MLBONFOX [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:12 jonmorosi

7:12

Jeff Gordon:

Holliday singles to right, giving Puma a chance.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:12 Jeff Gordon

7:12

[Comment From VmanVman: ]

Nice Holliday

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:12 Vman

7:13

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Surprised that Craig is ph jeff

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:13 Craig

7:13

jonmorosi:

Matt Harrison is throwing hard in this inning. Maybe too hard. He's topping out at 96. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:13 jonmorosi

7:14

Jeff Gordon:

Puma gets a decent swing, but lines to center. On to the bottom of the first with the Cards up 1-0.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:14 Jeff Gordon

7:14

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

I meant puma Jeff and I meant dh lol

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:14 Craig

7:14

jonmorosi:

File this away: Berkman's fly ball carried further than I thought it would. So, we may see a HR or two onto the berm tonight. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:14 jonmorosi

7:14

Jeff Gordon:

Berkman gets to save his legs, which is a good thing. Plus he got DH experience last year.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:14 Jeff Gordon

7:15

[Comment From dpsdps: ]

If Harrison's avg against him is higher for lefties, why is Berkman batting right?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:15 dps

7:15

jonmorosi:

@pc3b10 No, I didn't compare Craig to Pujols. I said he's a good insurance policy if Pujols leaves. There's a difference. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:15 jonmorosi

7:16

Jeff Gordon:

Because he is more comfortable hitting lefties from the right side.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:16 Jeff Gordon

7:16

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

Can we get Craig multiple jerseys and bat him every other batter

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:16 joie

7:16

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

Do you think Craigs homer has shaken Harrison up? Maybe we can knock him out of the game early.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:16 Leebo

7:16

Jeff Gordon:

Harrison has been pretty sturdy for Texas. One run not likely to scare him.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:16 Jeff Gordon

7:16

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

But dh is pretty much like ph but more at bats

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:16 Craig

7:16

jonmorosi:

@pc3b10 It's not possible to truly *replace* Pujols in this market, unless you think the Cardinals can sign Fielder. And I doubt that. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:16 jonmorosi

7:17

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

Nice and easy Mr. Lohse - get that "quality start"...

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:17 Jeramy Dyle

7:17

[Comment From rfrf: ]

we need to score 7

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:17 rf

7:17

Jeff Gordon:

I tend to agree.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:17 Jeff Gordon

7:17

ScottMCBSSports:

Wind conditions here tonight: Jet stream out to RF [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:17 ScottMCBSSports

7:18

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

and that is just in 2nd inning

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:18 joie

7:18

[Comment From VmanVman: ]

Well if there is a jet stream out to RF I predict a Freese HR

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:18 Vman

7:18

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Surprised Hamilton is not the dh and not playing lf

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:18 Craig

7:18

Jeff Gordon:

Agreed.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:18 Jeff Gordon

7:19

Jeff Gordon:

Lohse strikes out Kinsler to start the inning.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:19 Jeff Gordon

7:19

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

There's a beautiful red and white "StL" right behind the screen on FOX

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:19 Jeramy Dyle

7:19

dgoold:

RT @dsolzman: If you have not read the #stlcards book by @dgoold, you need to. I did not have a dry eye. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:19 dgoold

7:19

[Comment From Dave RDave R: ]

Lohse starts with a K

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:19 Dave R

7:19

[Comment From bryanbryan: ]

good start Kyle

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:19 bryan

7:19

[Comment From rfrf: ]

lohse has no hitter!

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:19 rf

7:20

[Comment From DB 21DB 21: ]

When Craig hit that homer it sounded like a lot of Cardinal fans are at the park.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:20 DB 21

7:20

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

any way to get kmox streaming online?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:20 lee smiths ghost

7:20

Jeff Gordon:

Lohse strikes out Elvis, too. Encouraging start.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:20 Jeff Gordon

7:21

Jeff Gordon:

ESPN is streaming the game. http://sports.espn.go.com/espnradio/show?showId=mlbonespnradio

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:21 Jeff Gordon

7:21

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

Nice!

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:21 NC Cards Fans

7:21

[Comment From Dave RDave R: ]

mlb.com if you want to pay for it

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:21 Dave R

7:21

[Comment From rfrf: ]

who scores more cards or rams?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:21 rf

7:21

[Comment From stlcardinalfanstlcardinalfan: ]

Why Theriot over Punto in game 3?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:21 stlcardinalfan

7:22

Jeff Gordon:

Theriot is in there for his bat.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:22 Jeff Gordon

7:22

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

I think you'd have a better chance at Ft. Knox.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:22 Jeramy Dyle

7:22

Jeff Gordon:

Lohse closes out the first with a grounder to first. On to the second, Cards up 1-0.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:22 Jeff Gordon

7:22

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Watch put gibby Lohse is gunning for yo record lol

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:22 Craig

7:22

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

What's wrong - no Joe Buck fan?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:22 Jeramy Dyle

7:22

[Comment From VmanVman: ]

Hamilton does not look right swinging the bat, I guess he's really hurting

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:22 Vman

7:22

[Comment From JonJon: ]

Nice start

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:22 Jon

7:23

[Comment From VmanVman: ]

Good to see Losche start of well though

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:23 Vman

7:23

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

Josh Hamilton is jus doest not look right.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:23 Leebo

7:23

BNightengale:

#mlb #WORLDSERIES #Cards 1st HR in Series in 249 plate appearances, last done by Albert Pujols in Game 1 of 2006 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:23 BNightengale

7:24

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Hamilton is hurting more than helping the rangers hopefully he stays in there lol

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:24 Craig

7:24

[Comment From stlcardinalfanstlcardinalfan: ]

Loshe is looking sharp so far.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:24 stlcardinalfan

7:25

miklasz:

Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo surprised his team by taking the players to World Series Game 3. Rams seated in upper deck. Play Cowboys Sun. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:25 miklasz

7:25

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

So what's the true dirt on this "Pujols-Press" situation? Inquiring minds in south St. Louis would love to know.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:25 Jeramy Dyle

7:25

Jeff Gordon:

Albert didn't make himself available to chat after Game 2 and the national media went berserk.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:25 Jeff Gordon

7:25

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

U in Texas Jeff or stl

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:25 Craig

7:26

Jeff Gordon:

STL. Bernie, DGoold and Joe Strauss are tweeting from the scene.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:26 Jeff Gordon

7:26

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

loshe looks sharp till he doesn't

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:26 lee smiths ghost

7:26

[Comment From VmanVman: ]

When a player says there only at 50% you know they are really hurting

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:26 Vman

7:26

[Comment From stlcardinalfanstlcardinalfan: ]

What is Berkman"s DH history?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:26 stlcardinalfan

7:26

Jeff Gordon:

Freese down on strikes.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:26 Jeff Gordon

7:27

Jeff Gordon:

Molina is out 5-3.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:27 Jeff Gordon

7:28

Jeff Gordon:

Harrison closes out the top of the second with a strikeout.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:28 Jeff Gordon

7:29

miklasz:

@MrJasonBell They are given free time night before the game anyway so it really doesn't matter. As I said, they are leaving at 9 [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 miklasz

7:29

Jeff Gordon:

Berkman hit .286in 77 at bats as a DH for the Yankees.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 Jeff Gordon

7:29

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

what is up with molina's bat?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 lee smiths ghost

7:29

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Could've went to big d with the rams got in that way

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 Craig

7:29

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

I don't think Berkman has a good DH history, but he didn't play nowhere as good as he did in New York

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 panderson1988

7:29

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

We have to work this fella - get him past those 15 pitches/inning

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 Jeramy Dyle

7:29

[Comment From bryanbryan: ]

Jay hasn't done much since game 2 NLCS

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 bryan

7:29

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

that was quick

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 joie

7:29

[Comment From DB 21DB 21: ]

Other than Craig this offense has been terrible.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 DB 21

7:29

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

Cards need to make Harrison work more. Too easy of an inning.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 Leebo

7:29

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

Other than defense why is Jay still in starting lineup?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:29 joie

7:30

Jeff Gordon:

By far and away the best defensive center fielder.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:30 Jeff Gordon

7:30

[Comment From dpsdps: ]

Who'better D, Roland or Beltre?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:30 dps

7:31

miklasz:

@juggalojay35 You want Craig in CF in a World Series game? No thanks. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:31 miklasz

7:31

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

He's becoming automatic out

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:31 joie

7:31

[Comment From rfrf: ]

are you censoring bernie?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:31 rf

7:31

Jeff Gordon:

No. If his tweet is merely answering a reader query and offers no content, then I delete it.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:31 Jeff Gordon

7:31

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Is sandberg the new manager for the scrubbies

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:31 Craig

7:32

Jeff Gordon:

That choice would make sense. Theo is a fan.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:32 Jeff Gordon

7:32

[Comment From stlcardinalfanstlcardinalfan: ]

Did Lance have DH success w/the Astros

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:32 stlcardinalfan

7:32

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

at least jay is back down to 8 in the lineup

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:32 lee smiths ghost

7:32

[Comment From Harry CarryHarry Carry: ]

Jon Jay is a Joke won't get a hit a series

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:32 Harry Carry

7:32

Jeff Gordon:

Jay is a .300 career hitter. I'm guessing he'll get a hit.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:32 Jeff Gordon

7:32

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

Sorry, but Jay has one of the worst swings I've ever seen. First lesson a hitter should learn - avoid the "hitch"

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:32 Jeramy Dyle

7:33

Jeff Gordon:

Jay has hit at every level -- college, minors and the majors. You don't like his swing, too bad.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:33 Jeff Gordon

7:33

Jeff Gordon:

Lohse has retired four in a row. Looking good.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:33 Jeff Gordon

7:33

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

Why not Schu in cf?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:33 joie

7:34

Jeff Gordon:

Jay is by far and away the best defensive CF. But, yes, we could see Skip there some as the series goes.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:34 Jeff Gordon

7:34

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Are the rangers pitchers that much better than mil or are our hitters not as locked in? Or is it the big stage?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:34 Guest

7:34

Jeff Gordon:

Rangers are in the World Series for a reason. Pretty good pitching.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:34 Jeff Gordon

7:34

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

Jon Jay hasn't come through this postseason, but he did have a decent season. He is still better than Punto

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:34 panderson1988

7:34

[Comment From rfrf: ]

everything is magnified in post season

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:34 rf

7:34

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

What position will young play next year back up catcher lol

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:34 Craig

7:34

[Comment From MiguelMiguel: ]

add RH hitter who can play CF to winter needs

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:34 Miguel

7:34

[Comment From rfrf: ]

a slump becomes choking and a hot streak turns you into a superstar

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:34 rf

7:35

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

I guess JG, but I'd like to see a little less "action" in that approach

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:35 Jeramy Dyle

7:35

[Comment From VmanVman: ]

Why would you want schu in CF instead of John Jay

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:35 Vman

7:35

[Comment From VmanVman: ]

there both lefties

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:35 Vman

7:35

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

Texas hitters not aggressive tonight. Playing right into Lohse's hands.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:35 Leebo

7:35

Jeff Gordon:

Beltre single to right. Texas crowd fires up a bit.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:35 Jeff Gordon

7:35

[Comment From DB 21DB 21: ]

Pujols and Molina and several others are hitting about as well as Jay.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:35 DB 21

7:35

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

What do we know about Harrison? So far nothing special in terms of pitches, but besides Craig, the Cards are making him look like an all-star.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:35 NC Cards Fans

7:36

Jeff Gordon:

That last time Texas lost a game he started was Aug. 24.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:36 Jeff Gordon

7:36

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

Are there vuvuzelas at the game Gordo? Is wear I'm hearing a few

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:36 panderson1988

7:36

[Comment From stlcardinalfanstlcardinalfan: ]

I'm satisfied to have consistent defense in CF w/ Jay

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:36 stlcardinalfan

7:36

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

Schu can hit

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:36 joie

7:36

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Texas doesn't have the names like Philly but they r good

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:36 Craig

7:36

[Comment From PadraicPadraic: ]

Agree about Jay. He is really better suited to be a 4th outfielder, given his .OPS in majors and minors.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:36 Padraic

7:36

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

What exactly is in those monster-sized binders that Duncan keeps nearby?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:36 Jeramy Dyle

7:36

Jeff Gordon:

Lots of numbers.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:36 Jeff Gordon

7:36

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

we can't have holes in our lineup against this Ranger team

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:36 joie

7:36

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

every statistic ever

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:36 lee smiths ghost

7:37

Jeff Gordon:

Good one!

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:37 Jeff Gordon

7:37

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

in tony'

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:37 lee smiths ghost

7:37

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

in tony's handwriting

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:37 lee smiths ghost

7:38

[Comment From rfrf: ]

dunc plays sudoku during boring stretches

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:38 rf

7:38

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

Lohse getting the corner calls, Harrison not as much

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:38 NC Cards Fans

7:39

Jeff Gordon:

Cruz walks after Lohse got him to 2-2. Napoli very dangerous here.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:39 Jeff Gordon

7:39

[Comment From stlcardinalfanstlcardinalfan: ]

Giving the corners and out

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:39 stlcardinalfan

7:39

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

I miss the pitch-by-pitch strike zone graphic that was on TBS. At first I hated it, but now I miss it.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:39 Jeramy Dyle

7:39

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

Get the bullpen going

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:39 joie

7:39

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

dp please

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:39 lee smiths ghost

7:39

[Comment From SuttonSutton: ]

need dp

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:39 Sutton

7:39

[Comment From JonJon: ]

One DP to go, please.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:39 Jon

7:39

[Comment From rfrf: ]

pitches seem up

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:39 rf

7:40

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

Thanks ump!

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:40 Jeramy Dyle

7:40

[Comment From Marv0Marv0: ]

Lohse is trying to be too perfect tonight. Kinda scaring me

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:40 Marv0

7:41

[Comment From stlcardinalfanstlcardinalfan: ]

Seems like Lodge sometimes psyches himself into a jam.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:41 stlcardinalfan

7:41

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

Dunc and Molina made Supppan and Marquis stars why not Lohse?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:41 joie

7:41

Jeff Gordon:

When healthy, Lohse has done some nice things. Lost two years to injury.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:41 Jeff Gordon

7:41

Jeff Gordon:

Napoli flies to right.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:41 Jeff Gordon

7:41

[Comment From rfrf: ]

pitches seem down

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:41 rf

7:41

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

Lohse seems very proficient at getting two strikes, if he only had an out pitch

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:41 NC Cards Fans

7:41

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

Confidence in your catcher - I'd say it's been there already tonight.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:41 Jeramy Dyle

7:41

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

Lohse seems to be having issues with his slideball

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:41 panderson1988

7:41

[Comment From rfrf: ]

they were not stars

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:41 rf

7:41

[Comment From JonJon: ]

I'll take it.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:41 Jon

7:42

[Comment From 78847884: ]

2 down for murph

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:42 7884

7:42

Jeff Gordon:

Lohse was 14-8, 3.39 ERA this year. Not bad.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:42 Jeff Gordon

7:43

Jeff Gordon:

Lohse gets a roller to first to escape the jam.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 Jeff Gordon

7:43

[Comment From Harry CarryHarry Carry: ]

will Jon Jays's name ever appear in then graph below : "Name the most important Cardinal for tonight's game. Vote Now " ?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 Harry Carry

7:43

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Looks like Lohse he is upright instead of getting on top

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 Craig

7:43

[Comment From dpsdps: ]

We need the pitcher up.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 dps

7:43

[Comment From jon jays egojon jays ego: ]

be nice to me

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 jon jays ego

7:43

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

That was a pretty disgusting description by J. Buck earlier tonight - "sliced the forearm wide open, then..."

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 Jeramy Dyle

7:43

[Comment From Marv0Marv0: ]

Big out coming right here

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 Marv0

7:43

[Comment From Harry CarryHarry Carry: ]

Hi Joe Torre

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 Harry Carry

7:43

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

Lohse has at least made it past the two most dangerous hitters so far in this inning

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 panderson1988

7:43

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

>rf Milwaukee and Washington thought they were

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 joie

7:43

jaysonst:

We've gotten thru 20 innings in this World Series without either team leading by more than 2 runs. I'll take five more games just like this [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 jaysonst

7:43

[Comment From Harry CarryHarry Carry: ]

Looks like Joe needs a new hair style

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 Harry Carry

7:43

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

He needs to develop a knuckle ball

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:43 NC Cards Fans

7:44

[Comment From denny cranedenny crane: ]

Got out of it. Craig due up 3rd in inning 3

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:44 denny crane

7:44

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

Good numbers but what happened to him in this post season yikes

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:44 joie

7:44

[Comment From rfrf: ]

yeah that knuckle ball did wonders for franklins career

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:44 rf

7:44

[Comment From stlcardinalfanstlcardinalfan: ]

2Good recovery w/ 2 on and 1out

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:44 stlcardinalfan

7:45

miklasz:

@jvanz84 They're leaving the game at 9. Relax, Coach Lombardi. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:45 miklasz

7:45

[Comment From PassansHairPassansHair: ]

My hair style is the best. Very inviting. I don't know why someone wouldn't want to talk to me.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:45 PassansHair

7:45

[Comment From Marv0Marv0: ]

I predict a 2 run inning coming right here

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:45 Marv0

7:45

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

You've got to have those Carpenter-type guts to pitch out of jams. Nice job KL!

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:45 Jeramy Dyle

7:46

Jeff Gordon:

Kinsler kicks Theriot's grounder. Bunt here?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:46 Jeff Gordon

7:46

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Can u dress if u r not on the roster jeff

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:46 Craig

7:47

Jeff Gordon:

Guys dress and do stuff like catch the first pitch.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 Jeff Gordon

7:47

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

Come on Theriot, leave a mark on this series!

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 NC Cards Fans

7:47

[Comment From Marv0Marv0: ]

Theriot will have a big game tonight

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 Marv0

7:47

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

A fan said on the ESPN chat that tonight will be the closest championship the Rams will see in the next few years. ouch

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 panderson1988

7:47

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

Sweeeeetttt!

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 NC Cards Fans

7:47

[Comment From DB 21DB 21: ]

The Rams are at the Game to bring good luck. LOL

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 DB 21

7:47

[Comment From denny cranedenny crane: ]

1 on now. Good hustle by Theriot

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 denny crane

7:47

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

mos def bunt

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 lee smiths ghost

7:47

[Comment From rfrf: ]

no way u bunt

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 rf

7:47

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

No bunting in AL ball

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 NC Cards Fans

7:47

[Comment From DeeGeeDeeGee: ]

Good hustle

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 DeeGee

7:47

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

Man Texas has a great position report on Cards

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 joie

7:47

[Comment From JonJon: ]

See what happens when you run through the bag and not dive for first?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:47 Jon

7:48

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

need to keep adding on for sure but no bunt

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:48 Guest

7:48

[Comment From rfrf: ]

this isnt gibby v lolich

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:48 rf

7:48

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

The RIOT is too hot to handle....uprising'comimg

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:48 Guest

7:48

[Comment From scottyjscottyj: ]

love those ws errors

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:48 scottyj

7:48

[Comment From denny cranedenny crane: ]

NO BUNT

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:48 denny crane

7:48

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

I thought furcal batted out of line but forgot about the dh lol

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:48 Craig

7:49

Jeff Gordon:

4-6-3. That's why I called for the bunt.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:49 Jeff Gordon

7:49

[Comment From rfrf: ]

hit and run maybe

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:49 rf

7:49

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

shoulda bunted

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:49 Guest

7:49

[Comment From VmanVman: ]

Wow, so sick of double plays

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:49 Vman

7:49

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

there's something you don't see very often

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:49 joie

7:49

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

ugh

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:49 NC Cards Fans

7:49

[Comment From rfrf: ]

you cant bunt this early

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:49 rf

7:50

miklasz:

Furcal 1 for 9 in Series, with two walks. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:50 miklasz

7:50

Jeff Gordon:

Furcal pretty spotty with the bat lately. That's why I brought it up.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:50 Jeff Gordon

7:50

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

U bunt then have Craig and Albert up next

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:50 Craig

7:50

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

walk him to get to Pujols

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:50 joie

7:50

[Comment From denny cranedenny crane: ]

1st WS HR for the Birds since AP in 2006. Nice.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:50 denny crane

7:50

[Comment From DB 21DB 21: ]

The way this team hits into Dps they should bunt every time

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:50 DB 21

7:50

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

169 double plays equals 1.043 rally killing moments per game.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:50 Jeramy Dyle

7:51

Jeff Gordon:

Craig called on strikes. Moot point I suppose.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:51 Jeff Gordon

7:51

[Comment From denny cranedenny crane: ]

K looking for Craig.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:51 denny crane

7:51

jonmorosi:

Wide plate tonight. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:51 jonmorosi

7:51

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

didn't care for that call

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:51 NC Cards Fans

7:51

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Anyone else sick of the media harping on dbl plays? Didn't babe Ruth hold strikeout record but u don't hear that...

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:51 Guest

7:51

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

uh oh Tony better sit him

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:51 joie

7:51

[Comment From LankoLanko: ]

Why can't TLR and Mac figure out the dp thing? Is it consistent with the run production? Is it TLR's conservative hit and run or steals approach?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:51 Lanko

7:52

Jeff Gordon:

No having the speed to play the hit-and-run game is part of it. That tactic moves an infielder and creates more opportunities to get the ball through.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:52 Jeff Gordon

7:52

[Comment From rfrf: ]

someone is going to break out with a big inning

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:52 rf

7:52

[Comment From scottyjscottyj: ]

i like the bunt there as well. su

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:52 scottyj

7:52

[Comment From DB 21DB 21: ]

Don;t tell me they are going to try and milk a 1 run lead for 9 innings.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:52 DB 21

7:52

jonmorosi:

Also: Harrison holds runners very well. Theriot was moving back to 1B as pitch was delivered. No secondary lead. Comfortable turn for Elvis. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:52 jonmorosi

7:52

[Comment From JonJon: ]

I'm sure Jon Jay is responsible for that DP.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:52 Jon

7:52

[Comment From LankoLanko: ]

The out is a huge commodity....

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:52 Lanko

7:52

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Is Albert mad at national media or local or both

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:52 Craig

7:52

Jeff Gordon:

Albert isn't mad at anybody. Just Albert being Albert. Media freaked out for some reason.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:52 Jeff Gordon

7:52

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

Cards have an uncanny ability to hit grounders with runners on 1st

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:52 NC Cards Fans

7:53

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

I think there's something that happens in a batter's psyche mid at-bat that goes from "drive the ball" to "make contact" which triggers the DP ball.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:53 Jeramy Dyle

7:53

jonmorosi:

@philyblunster @chrisolds2009 I do not like the odds of Joey Votto being traded to St. Louis. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:53 jonmorosi

7:53

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

absolutely baffled why there was no bunt there. seemed like a no brainer.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:53 lee smiths ghost

7:53

jaysonst:

RT @ESPNStatsInfo: #Cardinals now have 5 all-time HR in the 1st inning of a World Series game. All 5 have been on the road. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:53 jaysonst

7:54

[Comment From rfrf: ]

i can tell you if the cards lose tonight i am not talking to the media either...

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:54 rf

7:54

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Primaxdonna is the same as everyother primadomma

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:54 Craig

7:54

[Comment From rfrf: ]

so dont ask jeff

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:54 rf

7:54

Jeff Gordon:

OK!

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:54 Jeff Gordon

7:54

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Predicting bg 4th for Cards....

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:54 Guest

7:54

[Comment From HawaiiCardFanHawaiiCardFan: ]

Sure wish Lohse would keep the ball down more

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:54 HawaiiCardFan

7:54

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

Some non related baseball news, the Blues are winning in Philadelphia 3-1

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:54 panderson1988

7:55

[Comment From DB 21DB 21: ]

At some point this team has to break out of this team wide slump. I'm afraid Texas will first.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:55 DB 21

7:55

[Comment From rfrf: ]

looked like my drive

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:55 rf

7:55

[Comment From The MurdererThe Murderer: ]

Then the Blues play later against All Blacks

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:55 The Murderer

7:55

ScottMCBSSports:

Time of game? This game will run an extra 10 minutes for Torrealba's walk back to plate from near 2B alone on that foul ball! [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:55 ScottMCBSSports

7:56

[Comment From denny cranedenny crane: ]

he has tonight a lot (kept it down)

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:56 denny crane

7:56

Jeff Gordon:

Lohse pulls the string, gets his third strikeout.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:56 Jeff Gordon

7:56

jonmorosi:

Lohse getting some huge movement on the changeup. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:56 jonmorosi

7:57

[Comment From oquendooquendo: ]

Lohse career earnings 45 million!

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:57 oquendo

7:57

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Just wondering if cards try to trade Craig in offseason to help middle infield

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:57 Craig

7:57

Jeff Gordon:

Craig is a high-production, low-cost player. Not going anywhere.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:57 Jeff Gordon

7:57

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

I know the red is Washington Senator color but can't Rangers just stick with blue it's very confusing scanning the crowd

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:57 joie

7:57

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

Any estimates as to the number of professional sports reporters at tonight's game?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:57 Jeramy Dyle

7:58

Jeff Gordon:

Hundreds of scribes, plus photogs, radio and TV types, technicians . . .

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:58 Jeff Gordon

7:58

[Comment From rfrf: ]

worth more to us then we could get back

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:58 rf

7:58

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

Countries?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:58 Jeramy Dyle

7:58

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

But where to play him is the million dollar question

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:58 Craig

7:59

Jeff Gordon:

One-out walk. No good. Gotta hold him at first. Game will grind to a halt here.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:59 Jeff Gordon

7:59

[Comment From Matt DamonMatt Damon: ]

I think that was the pitch that struck out craig

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:59 Matt Damon

7:59

Jeff Gordon:

Kinsler will get to dive back to first a lot here. Hope it enjoys it.

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:59 Jeff Gordon

7:59

[Comment From GirlyfanGirlyfan: ]

Pick off by Molina?

Saturday October 22, 2011 7:59 Girlyfan

8:00

[Comment From rfrf: ]

tough combo to steal on

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:00 rf

8:00

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

The walks are gifts. If Lohse is to have any success tonight he needs to eliminate the walks.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:00 Leebo

8:00

Jeff Gordon:

Agreed.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:00 Jeff Gordon

8:00

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

Pitch up

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:00 Jeramy Dyle

8:00

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

mlb won't say anything but they can't be happy with these post season strike zones

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:00 joie

8:01

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

Is Andrus an amish wannabe?

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:01 NC Cards Fans

8:01

Jeff Gordon:

Craig gets on his horse and gets to that Andrus line drive.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:01 Jeff Gordon

8:01

jonmorosi:

Kyle Lohse did not walk more than 3 batters in any game during the regular season. He has already walked 2 tonight. #STLCards @MLBONFOX [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:01 jonmorosi

8:01

[Comment From scottyjscottyj: ]

its a small and variable strike zone....

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:01 scottyj

8:02

[Comment From denny cranedenny crane: ]

good catch Torty

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:02 denny crane

8:02

[Comment From GirlyfanGirlyfan: ]

Just saw Luara Bush...is GW in the house?

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:02 Girlyfan

8:02

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Joe buck is reading to blog Jeff lol

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:02 Craig

8:02

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Why did Lohse stop throwing his 4-seamer?

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:02 Joe

8:02

jaysonst:

Tony said before the game the Cardinals were guoing to defend the SB better. Guess we should have guessed that many 73 pickoff attempts [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:02 jaysonst

8:02

Jeff Gordon:

Change-up is his out pitch. But, yes, some sinking fastballs to that up would be a good idea.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:02 Jeff Gordon

8:03

[Comment From MurdawgMurdawg: ]

Thats what happens when u r afraid to pitch inside...

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:03 Murdawg

8:03

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

Berkman

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:03 Leebo

8:03

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

Are the mgrs required by fox to be interviewed during games or can they hand it off?

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:03 Guest

8:03

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

Just. Don't. Groove. One.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:03 Jeramy Dyle

8:04

Jeff Gordon:

The in-game interviews are part of the Fox/MLB marriage. Managers grudgingly play along. Gotta know Tony hates them.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:04 Jeff Gordon

8:04

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

I feel like Lohse's sinker is off tonight. He hasn't been able to trick batters with that pitch tonight

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:04 panderson1988

8:04

[Comment From GirlyfanGirlyfan: ]

Loeshe is about to make Hamilton look silly.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:04 Girlyfan

8:04

[Comment From rfrf: ]

close

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:04 rf

8:04

[Comment From bryanbryan: ]

they had him

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:04 bryan

8:04

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Molina was close

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:04 Craig

8:04

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

nice throw; i say Yadi make that pickoff in SD back in '05 to end the game

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:04 NC Cards Fans

8:04

[Comment From rfrf: ]

do not walk hamilton

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:04 rf

8:05

Jeff Gordon:

Interesting 3-2 pitching coming to Hamilton.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:05 Jeff Gordon

8:06

Jeff Gordon:

Hamilton lines to first. Lohse moves on.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:06 Jeff Gordon

8:06

[Comment From SuttonSutton: ]

It keeps sounding like the crowd is chanting "Let's go Cardinals"

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:06 Sutton

8:06

jonmorosi:

Huge key to that play: #STLCards did not have Pujols holding Kinsler at 1B. So he had enough reaction time to make grab of line drive. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:06 jonmorosi

8:06

ScottMCBSSports:

Lohse: 62 pitches in 3 innings. But ... 0 runs for #Rangers. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:06 ScottMCBSSports

8:07

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

Not too bad swings there

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:07 joie

8:07

[Comment From GirlyfanGirlyfan: ]

Whew! Now let's score some runs!

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:07 Girlyfan

8:07

dgoold:

@Kretzy13 Um, short rest. [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:07 dgoold

8:07

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

I've never seen a tony interview that looks comfortable! Is ther e situations that they can hand the interview off, ie losing

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:07 Guest

8:07

[Comment From rfrf: ]

wow...62 pitches

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:07 rf

8:07

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

What r the pitch counts Jeff

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:07 Craig

8:07

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Lohse really needs to flash a 91-93 mph elevated 4 seamer, if he has one...

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:07 Joe

8:07

[Comment From rfrf: ]

looking like 5 inning start

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:07 rf

8:07

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

Need some production from the big bats this inning

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:07 NC Cards Fans

8:08

[Comment From DB 21DB 21: ]

Hope this is the inning the heart of the order finally breaks thru

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:08 DB 21

8:08

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

Thanks for deleting that monster link

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:08 Jeramy Dyle

8:08

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

The Cards need to get the offense going in this inning. Pujols, Berkman, and Holliday are coming up.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:08 panderson1988

8:08

[Comment From rfrf: ]

we score at least two here

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:08 rf

8:08

[Comment From rfrf: ]

but no more than 9

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:08 rf

8:08

[Comment From The MurdererThe Murderer: ]

Where is @buschsquirrel

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:08 The Murderer

8:09

Jeff Gordon:

Fans seemed a little Squirreled out.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:09 Jeff Gordon

8:09

[Comment From denny cranedenny crane: ]

come on AP, break out here.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:09 denny crane

8:09

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

The squirrel was eating my cat's food earlier...

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:09 Jeramy Dyle

8:10

[Comment From rfrf: ]

why the rally squirrel cross the street?

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 rf

8:10

[Comment From rfrf: ]

nevermind he didnt make it

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 rf

8:10

Jeff Gordon:

Albert singles to left. Can they avoid the DP here?

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 Jeff Gordon

8:10

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

Here we go

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 NC Cards Fans

8:10

[Comment From denny cranedenny crane: ]

AP gets a leadoff hit.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 denny crane

8:10

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

Nice! A big hit right there

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 panderson1988

8:10

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

bunt!

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 NC Cards Fans

8:10

[Comment From DB 21DB 21: ]

No DP please

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 DB 21

8:10

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Way to go Albert now holiday and puma crank it up

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 Craig

8:10

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

just kidding

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 NC Cards Fans

8:10

jonmorosi:

Base hit, Pujols. Let's chat postgame, shall we? [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 jonmorosi

8:10

[Comment From SuttonSutton: ]

hr?

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 Sutton

8:10

[Comment From Fans in peruFans in peru: ]

Go cards!!!!!

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:10 Fans in peru

8:11

Jeff Gordon:

6-4 . . . nope.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:11 Jeff Gordon

8:11

[Comment From MiguelMiguel: ]

elevate the ball

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:11 Miguel

8:11

[Comment From panderson1988panderson1988: ]

Pujols didn't do well until game 3 back in the NLCS, and he was solid throughout the rest of the series. Lets hope he'll do it again

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:11 panderson1988

8:11

[Comment From DeeGeeDeeGee: ]

GO

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:11 DeeGee

8:11

[Comment From Matt DamonMatt Damon: ]

Again!?

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:11 Matt Damon

8:11

[Comment From denny cranedenny crane: ]

reverse dekinger there

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:11 denny crane

8:11

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

Gee almost shocked

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:11 joie

8:12

Jeff Gordon:

Weird looking play. Bad umpiring.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:12 Jeff Gordon

8:12

[Comment From rfrf: ]

horrible call

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:12 rf

8:12

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

let's make it count...

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:12 NC Cards Fans

8:12

[Comment From DB 21DB 21: ]

And more poor hitting

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:12 DB 21

8:12

[Comment From lee smiths ghostlee smiths ghost: ]

error on the ump?

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:12 lee smiths ghost

8:13

[Comment From joiejoie: ]

again mlb can't be happy

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:13 joie

8:13

[Comment From rfrf: ]

stupid rule you cant assume dp

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:13 rf

8:13

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Looks like holiday twisted his ankle

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:13 Craig

8:13

[Comment From TCTC: ]

Holliday didn't run that out

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:13 TC

8:13

[Comment From GuestGuest: ]

2 double plays in the same innig??

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:13 Guest

8:13

jaysonst:

This has been well-umpired series, but Kulpa missed that one. You could tell Holliday hadn't gotten to bag when tagged b/c he hadn't fallen [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:13 jaysonst

8:13

Jeff Gordon:

Puma singles to right. Freese gets a chance.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:13 Jeff Gordon

8:14

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

MLB is praying this doesn't turn into something.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:14 Jeramy Dyle

8:14

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

very nice, crowd is PO'd

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:14 NC Cards Fans

8:14

[Comment From LeeboLeebo: ]

Good piece of hitting by Lance.

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:14 Leebo

8:14

[Comment From JoeJoe: ]

Find a gap, Freese!!!!

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:14 Joe

8:14

dgoold:

RT @MU4124: Pujols 83rd postseason hit ties him for 10th all-time (with Tino Martinez) [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:14 dgoold

8:14

[Comment From NC Cards FansNC Cards Fans: ]

3-run dinger...come on Freese play!

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:14 NC Cards Fans

8:15

ScottMCBSSports:

I praised Ron Kulpa for the safe call at 2B of Kinsler in Game 2). It's only fair now to say, absolutely he blew that call at 1B w/Holliday [via Twitter]

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:15 ScottMCBSSports

8:15

[Comment From CraigCraig: ]

Can we do a recall vote on bud selig

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:15 Craig

8:15

[Comment From MiguelMiguel: ]

Big fly to right

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:15 Miguel

8:15

[Comment From Jeramy DyleJeramy Dyle: ]

In oh 2-0

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:15 Jeramy Dyle

8:15

[Comment From The MurdererThe Murderer: ]

Lee Smith's ghost? Did he die?

Saturday October 22, 2011 8:15 The Murderer

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