Cards' Sentimentality Helps Ensure Game 7
The Cardinals made roster decisions based on the Chris Carpenter that was, not the Carpenter that is. In doing so, they handicapped their club in two games and helped ensure an NLCS Game 7.
| Final - 10.21.2012 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis Cardinals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| San Francisco Giants | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | X | 6 | 9 | 1 |
The Cardinals made roster decisions based on the Chris Carpenter that was, not the Carpenter that is. In doing so, they handicapped their club in two games and helped ensure an NLCS Game 7.
The Giants continue their attempt at a second comeback from the brink of elimination, Sunday evening in San Francisco.
Chris Carpenter's cut fastball will be an important factor in NLCS Game Six.