Mike Matheny
Bernstein: Time To Ban The Home Plate Collision
Mike Matheny is the ideal champion of a noble cause, and he has decided to take up the fight.
Beltran, Freese Hit 2-Run HRs, Cards Beat Giants
Boosted by two-run homers from proven postseason stars Carlos Beltran and David Freese, and 5 1-3 innings from a steady bullpen, the wild, wild-card St. Louis Cardinals beat the San Francisco Giants 6-4 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series.
Soriano’s RBI In 10th Gives Cubs 3-2 Win Over Cards
The Cubs ended the St. Louis Cardinals’ run of 13 consecutive wins Tuesday night, in a dramatic walkoff to secure their first series victory of the season.
Lohse, Cards Spoil Marlins’ Debut In New Ballpark, 4-1
The sellout crowd in the Miami Marlins’ new ballpark cheered the introduction of their starters, who were accompanied by women dressed as Latin showgirls. There was another roar for Muhammad Ali, who delivered the first pitch. Then Kyle Lohse and the World Series champion St. Louis Cardinals went to work, and the place grew quiet.



