Game 55 vs. Fla., W. 6-5: Despite the glorious victory the day before, the team need to win again to make sure the losing bogeyman was at bay. Colonel Wellemeyer was his usual defiantly below-average self allowing five runs in six innings. The Cardinals offense nearly didn't help out but in the eighth inning, Flatface Ankiel and Ryan "Not a righty specialist" Ludwick did some damage and contributed to a lead taking three runs. Taking two of three from the Fish meant tacos for everyone after the game.
Game 56 vs. Cle., L 3-7: Pineiro allowed only 3 runs in 6.1 innings, but the offense didn't abide and the relievers decided that it wasn't enough to overcome. Lord Pujols his a solo homer, but the team left seven on base, promising they would use them later. That wasn't the case and they spoiled.
Game 57 vs. Cle., W 3-1: Saturday's game featured an epic pitching match-up between Brad Thompson and Tomo Ohka. Yes, that Brad Thompson and yes, that Tomo Ohka. Thomson went six innings allowing only three hits and one unearned run. Ohka went seven and allowed two.Great pitching match-ups come in unusual packages, apparently. Lord Pujols decided to go yard twice this game but no one wanted to be on base for the event. Pity, really.
Game 58 vs. Cle., L 0-3: Cliff Lee took a no-hitter into the eighth inning. It's hard to win a game like that. Carpenter looked shakey, but got outs when he needed them. Only allowing three runs in seven innings, Carp pitched valiantly. However the offense decided to Flee the Cleve early (I had to use the phrase. Cards don't play in Cleveland too often).
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