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Fans make their way to Busch Stadium for Game 7 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
2011 World Series: Game 7
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Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton hits an RBI double during the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
2011 World Series: Game 7
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws during the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
Carpenter, the second pitcher in two decades to make three Series starts, allowed two runs and six hits in six-plus innings with five strikeouts. He finished the Series 2-0 with a 2.84 ERA in three starts and the postseason 4-0 with a 3.25 ERA in five starts.
2011 World Series: Game 7
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Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton is congratulated by Nelson Cruz (17) after scoring a run during the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
2011 World Series: Game 7
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St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese hits a two-run double during the first inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
2011 World Series: Game 7
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Allen Craig (21) of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run in the third inning during Game 7 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on Oct. 28, 2011 in St Louis.
2011 World Series: Game 7
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Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after drawing a bases-loaded walk to score Allen Craig in the fifth inning during Game 7 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium on Oct. 28, 2011 in St Louis.
2011 World Series: Game 7
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St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig catches a fly ball off the bat of Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz during the sixth inning of Game 7 of the World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
2011 World Series: Game 7
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Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington holds his head down in the dugout during the seventh inning of Game 7 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis.
2011 World Series: Game 7
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St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte reacts after Texas Rangers' David Murphy flies out to end Game 7 of the World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series.
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Adam Wainwright (50) and Jaime Garcia (54) of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 6-2 to win the World Series in Game 7 of the World Series at Busch Stadium on Oct. 28, 2011 in St Louis. The Cardinals' won their 11th World Series title in team history.
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The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Texas Rangers' David Murphy hit a fly out to end Game 7 of the World Series Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols holds up a newspaper after Game 7 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Friday, Oct. 28, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 6-2 to win the series.
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The Texas Rangers warm up before Game 6 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus singles off a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals' Jaime Garcia during the first inning of Game 6 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman hits a two-run home run during the first inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler hits a RBI double during the second inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese flips over a railing as he goes after a foul ball off the bat of Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton during the third inning of Game 6 of the World Series, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli reacts after hurting his ankle during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday breaks up a double play attempt by Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus during the fourth inning of Game 6 of the World Series, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese drops a ball hit by Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton during the fifth inning of Game 6 of the World Series, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre (29) is congratulated after hitting a home run during the seventh inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers watches the ball after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning during Game 6 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Oct. 27, 2011 in St Louis. The home run by Cruz was his eighth of the post season that tied the major league record shared by Barry Bonds and Carlos Beltran.
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St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese reacts after hitting a two-run triple during the ninth inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina watches as Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton hits a two-run home run during the 10th inning of Game 6 of the World Series, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese hits a walk-off home run during the 11th inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers, Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won the game 10-9 to tie the series 3-3.
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Teammates celebrate with St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese after Freese hit a walk-off home run during the 11th inning of Game 6 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won the game 10-9 to tie the series 3-3. This was just the third time that a team one out from elimination in the World Series came back to win the game, according to STATS LLC.
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Fans cheer as fireworks are seen before Game 5 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers, Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday is congratulated after scoring during the second inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Texas Rangers' David Murphy makes a diving catch on a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Nick Punto during the second inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina watches as Texas Rangers' Mitch Moreland hits a home run off Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter, during the third inning of Game 5 of the World Series Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli, left and C.J. Wilson talk on the mound during the fifth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Wilson avoided becoming the first pitcher to lose four times in a single postseason. The eccentric lefty who alternates red and blue gloves between starts had another uneven outing, working around five walks.
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Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers hits a solo home run in the sixth inning during Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct. 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
Beltre's homer made it 2-all with two outs in the sixth. He dropped to one knee after following through on a meaty cut. He connected on a big curve from Carpenter, who had easily handled Josh Hamilton and Young to start the inning.
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Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli hits a two-run double during the eighth inning of Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Napoli delivered the latest clutch hit of his charmed season, lining a tie-breaking two-run double in the eighth inning off Marc Rzepczynski.
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Marc Rzepczynski (34) of the St. Louis Cardinals is removed by manager Tony La Russa in the eighth inning during Game 5 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct. 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
La Russa said he called down to the bullpen earlier in the inning and wanted Rzepczynski and closer Jason Motte to get ready. Instead, bullpen coach Derek Lilliquist heard only Rzepczynski at first. La Russa called again to ask for Motte and this time Lilliquist heard "Lynn," as in reliever Lance Lynn.
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Texas Rangers' Neftali Feliz and Mike Napoli celebrate after Game 5 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Monday, Oct. 24, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 4-2 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. Darren Oliver earned the win and Feliz earned his second save of the series and sixth of the postseason.
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Helicopters fly over the Texas and U.S. flags before Game 4 of the World Series, between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Former President George W. Bush shakes hands with Nolan Ryan after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 4 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland throws during the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton hits a RBI double during the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Hamilton forced the Cardinals to play catch-up for the first time in a while. St. Louis had scored first in 10 straight postseason games, one shy of the record set by Detroit during a span from 1972-84.
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws during the first inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Jackson kept his team close despite a wild night. He walked seven, and eventually they caught up with him.
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Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Mitchell Boggs waits by the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the World Series Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Texas Rangers celebrate Mike Napoli's three-run home during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols is seen in the dugout during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Derek Holland waves to the crowd after he was taken out of the game during the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Holland threw two-hit ball for 8 1/3 innings to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-0 and even things at 2-all.
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Texas Rangers' Michael Young is introduced before Game 3 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
2011 World Series: Game 3
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St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig hits a home run during the first inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
2011 World Series: Game 3
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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman (12) scores after Texas Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba couldn't handle a throw during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
2011 World Series: Game 3
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Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz is congratulated by Adrian Beltre (29) in front of St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina after Cruz hit a two-run home run during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
2011 World Series: Game 3
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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina tags out Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli after trying to score on a sacrifice fly by Yorvit Torrealba during the fourth inning of Game 3 of the World Series Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The Cardinals went up 11-6.
2011 World Series: Game 3
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a two-run home run during the seventh inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. Pujols' six RBIs matched Bobby Richardson in 1960 and Hideki Matsui in 2009.
2011 World Series: Game 3
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A fan is escorted out by security after throwing a baseball onto the field in the seventh inning during Game 3 of the MLB World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct. 22, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
2011 World Series: Game 3
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The home run was Pujols' third of the game. Pujols joined Ruth, who hit three homers in games against the Cardinals in 1926 and 1928, and Jackson's three-homer show against the Dodgers in 1977.
2011 World Series: Game 3
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The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers 16-7 in Game 3 of the MLB World Series at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on Oct. 22, 2011 in Arlington, Texas.
2011 World Series: Game 2
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A general view of Busch Stadium after sunset prior to Game 2 of the World Series between the Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Fans cheer before Game 2 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Texas Rangers starting pitcher Colby Lewis throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning of Game 2 of the 2011 World Series against the Texas Rangers on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in St. Louis. Garcia allowed three hits in seven shutout innings.
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Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton breaks his bat during the first inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal can't come up with a hit by Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the World Series Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Allen Craig (21) of the St. Louis Cardinals hits an RBI single in the seventh inning off of Alexi Ogando (41) of the Texas Rangers during Game 2 of the World Series at Busch Stadium on October 20, 2011 in St Louis. The Cardinals went up 1-0.
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Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler runs home from third on a sacrifice fly by Josh Hamilton during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in St. Louis. Kinsler blooped a leadoff single to left, just beyond the reach of shortstop Rafael Furcal. Kinsler then stole second, narrowly beating Yadier Molina's throw. The game was tied at 1-1.
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Michael Young (10) of the Texas Rangers hits an RBI sacrifice fly ball to take a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning during Game 2 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Oct. 20, 2011 in St Louis.
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Texas Rangers manager Ron Washington reacts with Michael Young after Game 2 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in St. Louis. The Rangers won 2-1 to tie the series at one game apiece.
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Players line up before Game 1 of the World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter looks up after diving to tag first base to get Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus out during the first inning of Game 1 of the World Series, Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols is hit by a pitch during the fourth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers, Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis.
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Lance Berkman (12) of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a two-run single in the bottom of the fourth inning against C.J. Wilson (36) of the Texas Rangers during Game 1 of the World Series at Busch Stadium on Oct. 19, 2011 in St Louis. Berkman went the other way and chopped the ball over first base and into right field as the Cardinals took a 2-0 lead.
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Mike Napoli (25) of the Texas Rangers hits a two-run home run in the top of the fifth inning during Game 1 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Oct. 19, 2011 in St Louis. Napoli hit a no-doubt drive about 10 rows deep into the right-field seats for his second home run of the postseason.
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St. Louis Cardinals' David Freese hits a double off Texas Rangers' C.J. Wilson during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series, Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis. The Rangers' Mike Napoli catches as home plate umpire Jerry Layne looks on.
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C.J. Wilson (36) of the Texas Rangers pitches in Game 1 of the World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on Oct. 19, 2011 in St Louis. Wilson dropped to 0-3 with a 7.17 ERA in four postseason starts this year, allowing three runs and four hits in 5 2/3 innings with a career-high six walks -- two of them intentional.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers, Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis. Craig had the first go-ahead, game-winning RBI hit by a pinch hitter in a World Series Game 1 since Kirk Gibson's home run in the 1988 World Series.
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Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz can't come up with a hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig during the sixth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series, Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis. Craig's pinch-hit drive landed an inch or two in front of Cruz's outstretched glove for a go-ahead single off reliever Alexi Ogando.
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St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Jason Motte throws during the ninth inning of Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers, Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis. Fernando Salas, Marc Rzepczynski, Octavio Dotel, Arthur Rhodes and Motte all pitched in relief, with Motte getting three straight outs for his fifth postseason save to complete three innings of one-hit relief.
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St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday (7) and Jon Jay (19) celebrate after the final out in the ninth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers, Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 3-2 to take a 1-0 lead in the series.
