In the first home game in eleven days, a series opener with the New York Mets, Kyle Lohse led the Cardinals to a decisive win.  Recall Lohse’s last start, in Detroit, when he lasted only 4 innings, and allowed 5 runs on 11 hits.  It was his only poor outing in five June starts.  Tonight, against the potent Mets’ lineup, Lohse turned in a very impressive 7 innings in his sixth and final start of the month.  He earned his team leading tenth win on the season.  His only run allowed was unearned.  He struck out four and gave up [...]

It’s a saying that I first heard from my good friend Jimmy, and there’s no better one that could describe the breakout game today from Cardinal backup catcher Jason LaRue.  It was his performance, both offensively and defensively, that allowed the Cards to win the series today in Kansas City.
In the first inning, with the Royals threatening to take an early lead, LaRue stood strong at home plate to endure a collision with David DeJesus.  The Cardinal backstop was upended, but held on to the ball for the out. LaRue’s two-run homer in the second put the Cards on the [...]

Finally.  The Cardinals beat the Royals.  Heading into tonight’s game, Kansas City had taken all four previous meetings between the two clubs, including a sweep of the Redbirds at Busch.  With the win, the Cardinals are poised to take this series with a win tomorrow afternoon.
Mitchell Boggs was the story in this one.  He got the nod over recently activated Mark Mulder, and after a shaky start, cruised to his third win of the season. He pitched six plus, on 96 pitches, allowing 1 run on just 4 hits, while striking out 6.  The lone run scored after Boggs had departed [...]

Well the Cardinals couldn’t get it done against the Royals in their first four opportunities, so they’ll try again tomorrow.
Tonight was game one of the series in Kansas City, and although the action was a little different from the three games in St. Louis, the outcome was the same.  The Royals won.  Yeah, the Royals.  Joel Pineiro pitched for the Cards, and wasn’t very sharp.  On the plus side, he did go deep into the game, allowing some much needed rest for the relief crew.  Pineiro lasted 7.2 innings, allowing 7 runs on 10 hits.  The final score was 7-2. [...]

In a battle of the bats at a rain soaked Comerica Park, the Detroit Tigers came out ahead after a lengthy delay to even the series.  The Cardinal offense was potent, but their pitching left a lot to be desired.
The Cards took an early lead on a lead off home run by Skip Schumaker, and another solo shot from Rick Ankiel.  Ankiel added a second bomb in the fifth.  He now has fourteen.  Seven runs were not enough, as the Tiger’s attack was even better. They out hit the Cardinals 19-10, and came out on top after a walk-off RBI [...]

For some bizarre reason, the schedule makers for MLB have the St. Louis Cardinals visiting Detroit for the third straight year.  It’s pretty ridiculous.  Regardless, the Cards were able to win the first game of the series, despite getting swept out of Tigertown the past two years.
The Cardinal bats were able to peg Detroit cheater starter Kenny Rodgers with 5 runs through 5.1 innings.  I guess he forgot the pine tar this time around.  Every Cardinal batter reached base at least once during the game.  Five different Cardinals contributed with RBI, including the newest Redbird, Nick Stavinoha, who picked up [...]

This is the montage that’s played at Busch Stadium, featuring all of your favorite St. Louis Cardinals.  Enjoy!

After rolling Dice K in yesterday’s romping of the Red Sox, the Cardinals were going for the sweep today at Fenway.  With Joel Pineiro and Jon Lester as the scheduled starters, and Albert Pujols and David Ortiz on the DL, who’d have guessed we were in for such an entertaining game.
The two starting pitchers matched each other frame after frame, shutting out the offenses for five innings a piece, before Brian Barton and Ryan Ludwick each drove in a run for the Cardinals in the sixth.  The Sox took the lead in the eighth after a lead-off triple, a sac fly, a [...]

I wasn’t sure what to think after Kansas City Royally kicked our ass in the last series. I’m a bigger fan than most, but can honestly say that I didn’t expect much from the series opener tonight at Fenway.  Earlier today, when I scanned over the lineups for tonight’s matchup against the Sox, I thought the Cardinals didn’t stand a chance. But, I guess that’s why the games aren’t played on paper.  Cue the music!
The Cardinals won 5-4.
How is it even possible that the Cards can score more runs in one game against the World Champion Red Sox, in Boston, [...]

Very impressive.  The Cardinals were able to execute the game plan I outlined in yesterday’s post to perfection, losing all three games of the series to the Kansas City Royals.  Here’s tonight’s recap and box score.
Heading into this series, I remember thinking how it was the perfect time to gain some ground on the division leading Cubs.  That certainly didn’t happen, but luckily, Chicago was also swept in their interleague series with Tampa Bay.  So, the overall suckiness of the Cardinals’ play during the last three games is offset by the fact that they’re in no worse shape now than they were before the embarrassment.
Now [...]