Daily Rant: Westbrook goes the distance as Cards even series

Jake Westbrook pitched a complete game against the Tigers, holding them to one run in a Cardinals 3-1 victory Wednesday night. It wasn’t all a big success story for the Birds, though. Find out more after the jump.

Box Score

	Final		1		2		3		4		5		6	7	8	9	R	H	E

	St. Louis	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	3	12	1

	Detroit	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	1


WP: J. Westbrook (6-6) LP: R. Porcello (4-5)

	AB	R	H	RBI	HR	BB	K	SB	LOB	Season Avg
R. Furcal ss	5	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	.285
S. Schumaker cf-rf	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	.303
M. Holliday lf	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.286
C. Beltran dh	2	1	2	0	0	2	0	0	0	.311
A. Craig rf	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	4	.325
S. Robinson cf	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.257
Y. Molina c	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	.323
D. Freese 3b	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	3	.267
M. Adams 1b	4	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	.244
D. Descalso 2b	3	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	.238
Totals	35	3	12	1	0	2	3	0	13

	IP	H	R	ER	BB	K	HR	WHIP	Season ERA
J. Westbrook (W, 6-6)	9.0	5	1	0	1	5	0	1.32	3.83

The Positives

Skip Schumaker, Allen Craig, Yadier Molina, David Freese, Matt Adams, and Daniel Descalso all picked up hits.
Freese scored one of the team’s three runs, while Descalso had the only RBI of the game in a poor defensive showing by the Tigers.
Rafael Furcal, Matt Holliday, and Carlos Beltran had two hit nights. Holliday scored a run, while Beltran scored a run and walked twice.
Jake Westbrook had his best start of the season as he pitched a complete game and only allowed one unearned run.

Justin’s Jeers

The only thing to complain about is the Cardinals’ continued propensity for leaving men on. Every starter recorded a hit, but they left thirteen men on. Allen Craig led the way with four runners left on, followed by Schumaker and Freese with three a piece.

Three Stars

3) Matt Holliday – Holliday had two hits and scored a run for the Cardinals

2) Carlos Beltran – Beltran had a perfect day at the plate as he reached base in every at bat. He had two hits, two walks, and scored a run.

1) Jake Westbrook – Without Westbrook’s performance, the Cardinals three runs aren’t enough to get the job done.

Standings

Cent		W	L	GB	SRS
CIN	F	38	30	—	0.4
PIT	F	35	32	2.5	-0.3
STL	F	35	34	3.5	0.4
MIL	F	32	37	6.5	-0.6
HOU	F	28	41	10.5	-0.8
CHC	F	24	45	14.5	-0.8

Today’s Game

In a game set for 12:05, the Cardinals take on the Tigers in a deciding game three. The Cardinals will send out Kyle Lohse, who is 6-2 with a 2.98 ERA against rookie Jacob Turner who is making his 2012 debut in the game.

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