The Gas House Gang

Jeff Suppan got knocked around yesterday. He gave up three early runs in the fourth and that ended up being the difference.  He had also gotten into a jam in the second inning but he pitched his way out of it.  Fortunately, the pen did some really nice work and five relievers combined for 4 2/3 shutout innings.  Unfortunately, the Cards could never get their bats going and they put only one run on the board.

So Taguchi hit a solo homerun in the eighth inning, and that was it. Even Albert Pujols was held in check, which is no small task.  So the Padres and Cardinals will have the spotlight tonight because they’re the only series still playing.  Hopefully Chris Carpenter will be able to get the job done tonight.