Sunday, October 22, 2006
Cards Take Game 1
The Saint Louis Cardinals took game one of the World Series tonight in large part because of a homerun by Albert Pujols in third inning. With a base empty and leading by one Detroit Tiger manager Jim Leyland choose to pitch to the National League's most dangourous pitcher and it cost him dearly. That took the lead to 4-1 and the Tigers could never regain momentum or pose much of a threat against Cardinals starting pitcher Anthony Reyes.
What looked like a series had the makings of a walkover for the American League Champion Detroit Tigers now looks like it may become a dogfight. Although it looks like the Tigers have advantage when it comes to matchups one has to wonder if the wind has been taken out of their sails after a long delay waiting for the National League Series to end. The Tigers Justin Verlander took the loss for the Tigers as he pitched 5 Innings giving up 7 runs. Scott Rolen also hit a homerun for the The Cardinals.
The final score was 7-2, with the Cardinals taking the first win of the series.
What looked like a series had the makings of a walkover for the American League Champion Detroit Tigers now looks like it may become a dogfight. Although it looks like the Tigers have advantage when it comes to matchups one has to wonder if the wind has been taken out of their sails after a long delay waiting for the National League Series to end. The Tigers Justin Verlander took the loss for the Tigers as he pitched 5 Innings giving up 7 runs. Scott Rolen also hit a homerun for the The Cardinals.
The final score was 7-2, with the Cardinals taking the first win of the series.
# posted by MurphyStreet @ 11:23 PM 
