Cardinals vs. Tigers

Raskolnikov · Post by **Raskolnikov** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:46 pm

I now humbly proclaim that the Cardinals are winning 7-1 in game 1 of the WS, and it is now the bottom of the 9th.

Thank you.

STRYPER · Post by **STRYPER** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 10:44 pm

This is huge. Really, really huge.

All week I was saying that the Tigers would sweep whoever they faced. Once we found out that the Cardinals' worst pitcher would start game one against a healthy Verlander, I knew it was a shoe in. The Cardinals only chance was to build on what little momentum they had and take game one. If the Cards were able to do that, I said, we might have a series. But with all the good arms still resting from the Mets' series, the chances of Reyes taming the Tigers, or anyone not named Pujols contributing, was slim.

Game time. Verlander looks spectacular in the first inning with an exuberant crowd behind him. The Tigers, shaking off all doubts that they'd be rusty, strike first in the bottom of the first with timely hits. Everything still pointed to Tiger Domination.

until....

In the top of the second, the quiet, slumping Scott Rolen hits a high fastball (the pitch he couldn't hit to save his life and was targeted as his "weak spot") into the crowd for a solo shot to tie the game. All of a sudden the air was let out of the park and momentum lurched suddenly to a standstill. Next inning the cards rally for more runs climaxing with a Pujols homer. The game was over. The series is now completely different all because Scott Rolen woke up and hit his first career World Series home run.

Before, the Tigers smelled a sweep. After Rolen, they're in for a dogfight.

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 9:36 pm

And I now humbly proclaim that St. Louis blew a golden oppurtunity

I know I said I didn't care who won, but that was before the debacle of a game last night, so I'm rooting for Detriot.

Agent3xq · Post by **Agent3xq** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:08 am

Well the tigers have struck back in game 2 in a 3-1 win, but I'm uneasy about the Tigers chances

Raskolnikov · Post by **Raskolnikov** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:16 am

Alas, the Cardinals had a chance to break the Tigers... Oh well.

The Top Crusader · Post by **The Top Crusader** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:03 pm

I hope they get the whole thing overwith soon so I can get back to regularly schedule programming on Fox. I don't really watch Fox much but in case I decide to this is very inconsiderate of them.

jasodia · Post by **jasodia** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 3:26 pm

Go Cardinals!!! Haha I hate to break this somehow boyish-themed thread, though...

STRYPER · Post by **STRYPER** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 8:21 pm

The Top Crusader wrote:I hope they get the whole thing overwith soon so I can get back to regularly schedule programming on Fox. I don't really watch Fox much but in case I decide to this is very inconsiderate of them.

That reminds me of the lyrics to Weird Al's Why does this always happen to me

The Top Crusader · Post by **The Top Crusader** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:40 pm

Donkey Kong wrote:
The Top Crusader wrote:I hope they get the whole thing overwith soon so I can get back to regularly schedule programming on Fox. I don't really watch Fox much but in case I decide to this is very inconsiderate of them.
That reminds me of the lyrics to Weird Al's Why does this always happen to me

Haha.

I wish Weird Al would run for President.

Raskolnikov · Post by **Raskolnikov** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 9:53 pm

5-0 Red Birds.

STRYPER · Post by **STRYPER** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:33 am

That was the game I assumed the Cards had a chance in, but I assumed it would be 2-1 Tigers, not 2-1 Cards.

Suppan vs. Bonderman tonight is rtough, really tough. I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Cards miraculously go up 3-1 tonight. The Tigers have Verlander and Rodgers in games 5 and 6. But then the Cardinals have Carpenter in game 7.

Almost everything points to a Cardinals championship I'm afraid

Agent3xq · Post by **Agent3xq** » Wed Oct 25, 2006 11:45 am

Carpenter had a fabulous game and they deserve that win last night, but the Tigers desperately need a win tonight to have a chance and I think Bonderman can give them a chance

suzanne291 · Post by **suzanne291** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:50 am

Plenty of Cards fans here I see...
However, they are the ones that beat my beloved home team the Houston Astros out of the playoffs, and thus I have a hard time rooting for them.
But I don't like the Tigers either. So whatever.

Agent3xq · Post by **Agent3xq** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 7:38 am

Cards win in a close comeback 5-4 and now the Tigers chances look really slim

Kairi · Post by **Kairi** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 11:04 am

I'm getting worried. I sure hope the Tigers win! (And if they don't.....

)

Arwen · Post by **Arwen** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:13 pm

I'm just waiting for the Yankees to get back in the game and win another World Series. They are long overdue.

I don't care about the World Series this year.

JesusIsAlive · Post by **JesusIsAlive** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 12:46 pm

GO CARDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In answer to lucy, the Houston Astros blew the cardinals chance last year

. so I guess we're even now, right?
The cards chances of winning are very good!

$\:D/$

Jonathan · Post by **Jonathan** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 1:55 pm

Arwen wrote:I'm just waiting for the Yankees to get back in the game and win another World Series. They are long overdue.

Long overdue? In the last ten years they've won more WS titles then most teams total WS titles.

And last night's game was kinda disappointing.

Jimmy Barclay Fan · Post by **Jimmy Barclay Fan** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:12 pm

CARDINALS WORLD SERIES CHAMPS. .

HarlowRoxMySox · Post by **HarlowRoxMySox** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 9:27 pm

Aw poo.

Don't worry Inge, we still love you anyway.