Brandon Backe, RHP vs Chris Carpenter, RHP
Brandon this year: 10 – 8 in 24 GS and 1 in relief with 1 CG SO – 18 HR, 65 BB, 95 K over 145 IP with a 4.59 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and a .259 BAA
had an outstanding start last time out – hope he has another…
vs. STL: 1 – 1 in 3 GS and 5 in relief – 5 HR, 10 BB, 12 K over 20 IP with a 5.40 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and a .329 BAA
@ Busch: 0 – 1 in 2 GS and 1 in relief – 3 HR, 2 BB, 6 K over 10 IP with a 9.00 ERA, 2.30 WHIP and a .429 BAA
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Chris Carpenter, RHP
I’m actually VERY surprised to see him starting – he’s pitched 235 innings already this year and had two REALLY lousy starts in a row – I would think that Tony would want him to get some rest for the playoffs, but well, I just hope that he’s as bad as he’s been the last 2 times out. and he gave up 4 ER over 6.1 IP the time before… I mean, even if the Cards lose ALL their remaining games, they STILL win the division, so why waste your pitchers’ strength on meaningless games?
this year: 21 – 5 in 32 GS with 7 CG and 4 SO – 16 HR, 50 BB, 207 K over 235.2 IP with a 2.71 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and a .228 BAA
vs. HOU: 4 – 1 in 6 GS with 2 CG and 1 SO – 2 HR, 11 BB, 32 K over 46 IP with a 1.37 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and a .201 BAA
Tags: Houston Astros, MLB, St. Louis Cardinals
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
[...] Quick Hits: For your planning purposes: here’s the current postseason schedule! As predicted, all weekend games are on the road, and if push comes to shove in the NLCS, Game 6 will be in the afternoon (maybe Game 1, too…) … Astro-POV takes on last night’s game at The Dugout (who also has a preview of tonight’s game — and also look at her Escape from Houston post, too…) and The Crawfish Boxes … My buddy Ryan (who comments here as RyanB) emailed me this morning to tell me that the Brewers had announced their 2006 schedule, and that they would be opening up the first homestand at New Busch. Here’s their press release (which: 1) doesn’t actually say they open at New Busch, but does say when the Cards are coming to town, which I think reflects well on the Cardinals’ ability to draw there, and 2) check out the subtitle — 2006 will be the first time the Crew opens at home since … 2005!!! The long national nightmare is over! Sheesh.), and here’s their 2006 schedule. Interestingly, the Cards don’t have a similar schedule available (those that don’t: Angels, Astros, Blue Jays, Braves, Cards, Cubs, DBax, Mariners, Marlins, Mets, Nats, O’s, Padres, Pirates, Rangers, Red Sox, and Twins. [...]
Hi, Lisa. Looks like the Astros stepped up and did what they needed to do against St. Louis. I suppose it’s time to concede the season…
Congratulations!