The Gas House Gang

Alright, the Cardinals took care of things yesterday and disposed of the Padres.  I really thought last night’s game might have been our last chance.  It was at home and with our ace on the mound, and the team came through.

Carpenter was touched up for two runs in the first inning, but then he was excellent after that.  He gave up only the two runs on seven hits and three walks with five strikeouts in seven innings. 

The go ahead run scored in the seventh when Juan Encarnacion tripled home Albert Pujols.  The Cards also piled on three more runs that inning to make it a 6-2 final.  Ron Belliard drove in two runs and Yadier Molina had two hits.

Next up is the NL best Mets.  They took care of the Dodgers on Saturday in a three game sweep so they’ll have some rest.  Game one is Wednesday in New York.