Who started game One of the 2011 World Series?
Chris Carpenter
Game 1
| Team | 1 | H |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 0 | 6 |
| St. Louis | 0 | 6 |
| WP: Chris Carpenter (1–0) LP: C. J. Wilson (0–1) Sv: Jason Motte (1) Home runs: TEX: Mike Napoli (1) STL: None Attendance: 46,406 Boxscore |
Who pitched in the 2011 World Series?
This time, Mike Napoli got the key blow, a two-run double in the 8th. The Cardinals had gotten off to a good start in the game. With their ace Chris Carpenter pitching, they took a 2-0 lead against C.J.
Who started Game 7 of the 2011 World Series?
Ian Kinsler led off Game 7 with a single. The Cardinals caught a HUGE break when Kinsler got himself picked off first base. It was HUGE because the next three batters singled, doubled, and doubled; the score was 2-0 after four hitters and could easily have been 3-0.
Who was on the 2011 Cardinals roster?
2011 St. Louis Cardinals
| 2011 St. Louis Cardinals 2011 St. Louis Cardinals Official Logo Complete Roster | ||
|---|---|---|
| Roster Schedule Hitting Pitching Fielding Statmaster | ||
| 19 | Matt Carpenter | 1985-11-26 |
| 33 | Daniel Descalso | 1986-10-19 |
| 23 | David Freese | 1983-04-28 |
When was the last time the World Series did not go to Game 7?
The World Series first employed a best-of-seven format in 1905. That format has been used annually since then, with four exceptions: 1919, 1920, and 1921, which were contested as best-of-nine series (as was the 1903 edition), and 1994, when the MLB postseason was cancelled due to a players’ strike.
Who did the Cardinals get for Colby Rasmus?
Edwin Jackson
It was time to make a move. In a three-team deal, the Cardinals sent Rasmus to Toronto and acquired starter Edwin Jackson, reliever Octavio Dotel, reliver Marc Rzepczynski, outfielder Corey Patterson, and three players to be named or cash.
Has anyone swept the World Series?
Their World Series sweep was the first by an NL team since the Cincinnati Reds swept the Oakland Athletics in the 1990 series and the first NL sweep not by the Reds since 1963, when the Los Angeles Dodgers swept the New York Yankees….
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| Television | Fox (United States) MLB International (International) |
Why did the Texas Rangers lose the 2011 World Series?
The Rangers lost home-field advantage in the World Series as a result of the AL team, managed by Rangers manager Ron Washington, losing the 2011 All-Star Game, when Ranger ace C. J. Wilson surrendered the game-winning three-run homer to Prince Fielder.
How did the St Louis Cardinals get to the World Series?
They earned their postseason berth by winning the American League West division, and defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series and the Detroit Tigers in the American League Championship Series to earn their World Series berth. The Cardinals appeared in their 18th World Series, and third in 8 years.
Did the Cardinals play the Rangers in the 2004 World Series?
This Series was only the second time the Rangers and the Cardinals played each other; they met in regular-season interleague play in 2004, where the Cardinals won 2/3-game series in Texas. This was the first World Series assignment for umpires Greg Gibson and Ron Kulpa.
Who did the Cardinals lose the World Series in 2006?
The Cardinals appeared in their 18th World Series, and third in 8 years. They lost to the Boston Red Sox in 2004, but won in 2006 against the Detroit Tigers.