World Series Game 1

Excellent job tonight by the Cardinals bullpen to the preserve their one run lead to beat the Rangers 3-2 in game 1 of the World Series. Chris Carpenter had a very strong outing as he went 6 innings, giving up 2 runs on 4 hits to get the win. C.J. Wilson, battled through 5 2/3 innings but struggled to find the strike zone with any consistancy giving up 6 walks and 3 runs in his outting. Wilson, who has struggled throughout this postseason falls to 0-3. That goes to show how well the rest of the Rangers staff has done despite having an inaffective ace.

Colby Lewis will go for the Rangers against Jamie Garcia and the Cardinals on Friday night. The Rangers will be looking to even the series before bringing the series to Arlington. I am going to give the advantage to the Rangers in this matchup as the lefthanded Garcia will have a tough time with the potent, right handed hitting heavy, Texas lineup.

They say that the past is the greatest indication of our future. That being said, as 19 of the last 23 teams to win game 1 of the World Series have gone on to win it all, the Cardinals look like they are in good shape. However, beating the Rangers will be a tough task. If St. Louis wants any security, Friday night's game is a MUST win. I predict the Rangers to be lethal in their home ballpark.

Things to look for in game 2:

STL- I have a hunch that Lance Berkman will have a big night against Lewis. And I think Garcia will struggle to make it through 5 innings.

TEX- Lewis will struggle early but settle down and grind out a win due to the help of his offense. Hamilton will break out. Beltre will be Beltre

My prediction for game 2: Texas 9, Stl 6.