The Cardinals proved that their desire and their ability to finish the job in Game 6 were not just a mirage.  After Texas put two runs on the board in the first inning on Friday night, the Cardinals bounced back and kept on scoring until they had a three run lead.  Then they held that [...]

Joe Torre postponed Game 6 last night to protect both team’s and their pitching staffs.  No starting and stopping for a starting pitcher that has already pitched a very long season.  No starting and stopping for fans who want to see the entire elimination game.  For those complaining about having to stay up late for [...]

After the barrage of bats on Saturday, it would have been very easy to think that the Rangers would have a tough time raising their chins and attacking the Cardinals on Sunday.  Little did anyone expect Derek Holland to come out prepared to be the stopper.
The Rangers ERA has been terrible during the post-season, and [...]

Game 1 is over.  The Cardinals won- their pitching after the big hit by Mike Napoli was outstanding.  Though I love good pitching, the strength of the Cardinals pitching last night made this look like a very quiet series.
The Rangers could very well wake up and put on a power show- and hopefully they will.  [...]

I didn’t think they could do it, but they did.  The Cardinals not only beat the Brewers, they did it in classic fashion -with good pitching, strong defense and timely hitting.  That combination still works in the playoffs, even if several of its component parts do not.
The Brewers were strong in some ways, but their [...]