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00:00:00The wildest, they played about us, raised and shouted, picture this guy.
00:00:22Hello and welcome. Thanks for joining us.
00:00:25A great night for baseball ahead on the show.
00:00:28It's the Colorado Rockies, the St. Louis Cardinals.
00:00:32John Shomby alongside Chris Singleton, singing a guy who could change this game with one swing of the bat.
00:00:38Stan Musial, always exciting to see him in action.
00:00:41And it seems like he consistently finds a way to impact the game.
00:00:44Yeah, Boogie, it's offensively at the plate, defensively when he's on the bases.
00:00:49And this guy's just a heads-up player, but he's got so much talent and he makes the most of that.
00:00:53I believe it starts with his preparation because you never see him give away in a bat.
00:01:02About to get started here.
00:01:04Our starting pitcher in this one, Bob Gibson.
00:01:06And as usual with him singing, I think we can expect plenty of strikeouts.
00:01:10Yeah, Boogie's racked up over 3,000 strikeouts in his career, so expect to see more of the same in this one.
00:01:17So just about set now.
00:01:22Here's Charlie Blackman.
00:01:24Leading off tonight for Colorado.
00:01:26Blackman.
00:01:28And he deals.
00:01:31Strike on the outside corner.
00:01:33And that's how this game gets started.
00:01:42Now the 0-1.
00:01:45And that one moves his feet.
00:01:54The pitch.
00:01:58Bounding ball here.
00:02:00Rolls foul.
00:02:03The 1-2.
00:02:12Stays alive.
00:02:24And it's even up.
00:02:26Between his size and his fastball,
00:02:28Bob Gibson probably was considered one of the most intimidating pitchers of all time.
00:02:33And he chases that one.
00:02:37And that's the first out.
00:02:39Well, there's a small sigh of relief right there.
00:02:41I mean, just to keep that speed off the base pass, it's not just the pitcher.
00:02:45It's other guys that have to think about it.
00:02:47From your infielders, have to think about that runner potentially stealing,
00:02:51but also be in position to make a play.
00:02:53As an outfielder, you're thinking about a base hit to the outfield.
00:02:56I've got to get to it quickly to try to keep this guy from taking an extra base.
00:02:59So I think everyone's just a little more relaxed that he didn't reach base.
00:03:04DJ LeMayhew watches that one for a strike.
00:03:07Standing in here with one down.
00:03:09Next offering is in for a strike.
00:03:19Yeah, just his demeanor out there on the mound.
00:03:21It was all business and didn't talk fraternize with the other team
00:03:26and is ready to take care of business, do his job every day he was on the mound.
00:03:30And the pitch, cut on and missed, struck him out, back-to-back strikeouts.
00:03:40Now, anytime you can punch out the top two guys in a lineup to start an inning,
00:03:44got to be feeling pretty good out there on the mound
00:03:46because when you think of just having a distraction, table setters on the base paths,
00:03:51and all of a sudden you're dealing with the number three hitter,
00:03:54any distraction can cause you to serve up a cookie.
00:03:56And instead of it being a solo shot, it's a two- or three-run homer.
00:04:00Next offering misses, and the count even one and one.
00:04:17Seemed like if you take a big swing off of Gibson, you better make contact
00:04:21because if you swing and miss, the next one's probably coming up near the shoulder.
00:04:25It's really trying to stay in on the hands, not let them get extended
00:04:29because that's where the potential for damage exists.
00:04:35That one not close, two and two.
00:04:42Kicks and deals.
00:04:45Off the outside edge with that one, and now it's filled up.
00:04:48Back to work, 3-2 now.
00:04:59Fouled off again, and it remains 3-2.
00:05:03Got him!
00:05:13Strikes out the side to begin the game.
00:05:16What a start.
00:05:18Impeccable command in that one.
00:05:19Three batters, three strikeouts.
00:05:21That's electric stuff out there on the mound.
00:05:24We go to the bottom of the first.
00:05:43And on the mound today, Herman Marquez.
00:05:46And Chris, pitching on the road has not been particularly kind to him.
00:05:50Yeah, and you don't want to be too quick to say that he can't pitch on the road.
00:05:55Sometimes, you know, it's just a matter of luck.
00:05:57It's not having a field.
00:05:59Difference between the bullpen mound to the mound out there on the playing field.
00:06:03Don't know what it is, but I know this.
00:06:05He's got good enough stuff to overcome and get it done on the road as well as at home.
00:06:10So we'll see what he's able to do in this one.
00:06:13Willie McGee swings through that one to lead off the inning.
00:06:16Coming up empty on the swing, 0-2 now.
00:06:30That fastball at the bottom of the zone can be very effective.
00:06:33Just got to keep it on the corners.
00:06:340-2 now.
00:06:48This one high in the air to left center.
00:06:51Makes the grab on the run.
00:06:53One up, one down.
00:07:00Batting second.
00:07:01Now we take a check of the St. Louis Cardinals lineup.
00:07:05These guys can really pile up the runs, Chris.
00:07:07They're among the top teams in scoring this year.
00:07:10Yeah, and when you can get a lead and be out in front, it really changes what that opposing
00:07:15manager can do with his bullpen.
00:07:17And on top of that, it helps your own pitching staff.
00:07:21It gives them more margin for error.
00:07:22So instead of guys squeezing the ball, trying to throw darts and be perfect, they can relax,
00:07:27let the ball come out of their hands, and pitch effectively.
00:07:29So that offense and the ability to score runs also helps the pitching and the defense.
00:07:38And the 1-0.
00:07:40And another ball.
00:07:42Well, he's so great about hitting the ball the other way.
00:07:45He gets those arms extended.
00:07:46So right there, just trying to straighten him up a little bit so he doesn't have as much
00:07:51outside plate coverage.
00:07:52And there's a hit.
00:07:53So they get a man aboard with a one-out single.
00:07:56Tried to get inside on him, but he was ready for it.
00:08:02Just kept his hands in and turned on the pitch.
00:08:05Quick bat through the zone.
00:08:07And stepping in for the Cardinals, Stan Musial.
00:08:10Kind of a throwback.
00:08:11No batting gloves.
00:08:13First pitch doesn't find the zone.
00:08:15To measure what a force Stan the man was for the Cardinals, look at his first decade in
00:08:21the league.
00:08:21In those years, he won three MVP awards and finished second another three times.
00:08:29Left-hand batter waits.
00:08:31Pitch misses outside.
00:08:332-0.
00:08:34With Musial, it's the consistency that really sets him apart for me.
00:08:38He hit .300 or better in every one of his first 17 seasons in the bigs.
00:08:45Number 11.
00:08:47The runner at first with one gone in the inning.
00:08:54The next pitch misses.
00:08:55And now 3-0.
00:08:56And I'll tell you, hitting .300 is hard enough to do over the course of one full season.
00:09:01To do it almost 20 straight seasons like Stan the man did is just ridiculous.
00:09:11And now this one's a rocket to right.
00:09:14Way back there.
00:09:16Gone.
00:09:20His 33rd homer of the year.
00:09:22And the Cardinals have to leave now.
00:09:25It's 2-0.
00:09:26Looks like this guy was looking out over the plate, but he was ready to turn on the inside
00:09:44fastball.
00:09:45So direct to the pitch.
00:09:47Absolutely blasted out of this ballpark.
00:09:50Base is empty.
00:09:51One away.
00:09:52Albert Pujols getting ready to hit.
00:09:55Batting fourth.
00:09:56The first baseman.
00:09:57Out to short.
00:10:00Play is made.
00:10:01Two out.
00:10:06Batting fifth.
00:10:08The third baseman.
00:10:09Number 14.
00:10:12Now up for St. Louis.
00:10:14Number 14.
00:10:15It's interesting.
00:10:16He plays kind of a power spot defensively, but runs pretty well.
00:10:21So when you're looking at that position, you're not expecting someone that has maybe above
00:10:26average speed, but he does.
00:10:30The Y to kick the pitch.
00:10:33Missing inside.
00:10:34And now 2-0.
00:10:35And I think that skill set really upgrades the position because when you have that kind
00:10:40of speed, it makes the whole team that much better.
00:10:43The 2-0 is in for a strike.
00:10:45And that one a little bit high.
00:10:53What about him playing another position on defense?
00:10:56One that would require a little more range.
00:10:59Absolutely.
00:10:59And I think if push came to shove where they had to make a move during a game, it surprised
00:11:05a lot of people.
00:11:06You might even be able to put them in center field.
00:11:08And now a full count.
00:11:09The wind and the pitch.
00:11:16And a swing and a miss.
00:11:18And that's that.
00:11:20Two runs for St. Louis on this blast.
00:11:23It's now a 2-0 ball game.
00:11:25Ready to go.
00:11:30Ready to go.
00:11:31Ready to go.
00:11:33I'm a bad man.
00:11:35Ready to go.
00:11:39Top of the second.
00:11:40So in now for Colorado, Larry Walker.
00:11:43Leading off for Colorado.
00:11:45The right fielder, number 33.
00:11:47Gibson, back to work.
00:11:49Larry Walker.
00:11:57Left-hand hitter waits.
00:12:02Let's see if he's willing to use the whole field right here.
00:12:05Definitely pounding him away.
00:12:09The pitch.
00:12:19So a foul ball makes it one and two.
00:12:32In the center.
00:12:34McGee under it.
00:12:35Puts it away for the out.
00:12:43That is good.
00:12:45The designated hitter.
00:12:47Vinny.
00:12:48Vinny Castilla.
00:12:49Digs in now.
00:12:51Good contact guy.
00:12:52Good defender.
00:12:53In there for strike one.
00:13:07Good pitch to hit.
00:13:08On a tee up in the zone.
00:13:10I think he was looking for something else right there.
00:13:12And now the 0-1.
00:13:19And misses inside.
00:13:21Boog, he never moved because he never had time to.
00:13:25But that kind of velocity, you'd prefer that pitcher work away.
00:13:33Swing and a miss.
00:13:34Now one and two.
00:13:35Wow.
00:13:36Good luck catching up to that one.
00:13:43The pitch.
00:13:47Swings through that.
00:13:48And it's a strikeout.
00:13:49Two up, two down at the top of the second.
00:13:51Well, he's really dialed in.
00:13:53And this offense is going to have to do something to try to break that rhythm.
00:13:56Maybe it's square around the bond.
00:13:57Step out of the box.
00:13:59Agitate him a little bit.
00:14:00Do something that just changes what's happening right now.
00:14:04Because at this pace, it's going to be a long game.
00:14:06So you've got to figure it out quickly.
00:14:08Here's Nolan Arenado.
00:14:11In there.
00:14:11And it's 0-1.
00:14:130-1 for the count.
00:14:26And he swings over the top there.
00:14:29Good late sink on that fastball.
00:14:32Out of the hand looks so good.
00:14:33And then by the time he gets in the hitting zone, hard to get the barrel to it.
00:14:37Next offering way off the plate.
00:14:39Rarely will you see a pitcher just to waste a pitch like that.
00:14:42The batter wasn't even tempted to swing.
00:14:44Every pitch needs to have a purpose so that it can set up a following pitch to help you get that out.
00:14:54Swing and a miss.
00:14:55And he got him.
00:14:56And that'll do it.
00:14:58Nothing doing for the Rockies.
00:14:59They trail things here to nothing.
00:15:16And welcome back.
00:15:17Bottom of the second.
00:15:18And now the rookie second baseman.
00:15:19Number three.
00:15:21He's not the power guy, but he can hurt you to all parts of the ballpark.
00:15:25And here it comes.
00:15:28And he grounds one to the right side.
00:15:31Helton takes it to the bag.
00:15:33And quickly one away in the second.
00:15:36Batting seven.
00:15:38No left fielder.
00:15:39Go.
00:15:41Medwick.
00:15:41Joe Medwick.
00:15:44Next up for the Cardinals.
00:15:46Medwick.
00:15:47Hitting better against right-handers this year.
00:15:50So some reverse splits there.
00:15:51First pitch.
00:16:03And that's in for a strike.
00:16:04I mean, that's perfect location right on the black.
00:16:07I mean, over and over again.
00:16:09Man, this guy demonstrates the ability to hit those spots.
00:16:12They're so tough to do anything with as a hitter.
00:16:14And no one can get there.
00:16:16It falls in.
00:16:17Throws to second.
00:16:18And he's out.
00:16:19Trying for two.
00:16:22Got to love the hustle and the attitude there to try to stretch that single into a double.
00:16:27But unfortunately, thrown out at second base.
00:16:30He was so close to being in scoring position.
00:16:34And up next for St. Louis.
00:16:36Walker Cooper.
00:16:38Known for his rocket arm behind the plate.
00:16:41And that's in there for strike one.
00:16:43Swings through that.
00:16:58The strong second inning is a confidence builder for him.
00:17:01A relief for his manager.
00:17:02Doesn't have to get into that bullpen quite as early.
00:17:13Out towards left center.
00:17:17Blackman under it.
00:17:20Puts the squeeze on that one.
00:17:23And that will end the inning.
00:17:24Nothing doing there for St. Louis.
00:17:26But they hold the 2-0 lead.
00:17:29Trust me when I tell you no exception to the rule.
00:17:31Bringing blessings when I move.
00:17:33Special on my essence.
00:17:36On to the third inning.
00:17:38So in now for Colorado.
00:17:39Carlos Gonzalez.
00:17:42The left fielder.
00:17:43Carlos Gonzalez.
00:17:47And the pitch.
00:17:50Way high.
00:18:01Swing and a miss.
00:18:02And he got him to chase.
00:18:04Just not able to catch up to that velocity.
00:18:13Kicks and fires.
00:18:18And a count one and two.
00:18:28Righty to the plate.
00:18:31Swings and misses.
00:18:32And one away in the top of the third.
00:18:35Really love the pitch sequence right there.
00:18:37I'm telling you what.
00:18:38Pitcher and catcher on the same page right now.
00:18:40The pitch looks like.
00:18:41Number two.
00:18:42Number two.
00:18:51Number two.
00:18:52Digging in for the Rockies.
00:18:53Tapped out in front of the plate.
00:19:02And he beats the throw.
00:19:03He's safe.
00:19:08Run around at first with one gone.
00:19:10Number 20.
00:19:11Digging in for the Rockies.
00:19:13And the first pitch misses for ball one.
00:19:21Number two stands at first with one out.
00:19:32Number two stands at first with one out.
00:19:32Next pitch is outside.
00:19:43Chris with that distraction and a speedy guy at first.
00:19:47He's in a favorable hitter's count.
00:19:49Well, if nothing else, I mean, this is a great spot for a hitter to be in.
00:19:53Next pitch misses inside.
00:19:55Ball three.
00:19:56Ball three.
00:20:02Righty delivers.
00:20:14There's the strike.
00:20:15Well, triple digits on the gun.
00:20:17I know there are more guys that can reach that now than in the past, but it's still impressive to watch.
00:20:32Next pitch is popped up.
00:20:38Pujols makes the play.
00:20:39Out.
00:20:40Number two.
00:20:44The batter.
00:20:45The center fielder.
00:20:47So the Rockies lineup turns over.
00:20:49Charlie Blackman digging in for the Rockies.
00:20:52Pitch misses inside.
00:21:07And it's 1-0.
00:21:08Good speed on the base pass.
00:21:10He handles the bat very well.
00:21:12I wouldn't be surprised if the skipper puts on some type of hit and run or run and hit.
00:21:18Next one misses.
00:21:24And it's 2-0.
00:21:35And a pitch.
00:21:37Runner on the goal.
00:21:38Pitch in for a strike.
00:21:40Throw to second.
00:21:41Out there.
00:21:42And the inning is over.
00:21:44Well, trying to get in the scoring position, but a great catch and throw to end the inning.
00:21:49That's the way to pick up the pitcher.
00:21:55Here's the veteran shortstop.
00:21:57Ozzie Smith.
00:21:58His righty lefty splits there.
00:22:00The shortstop.
00:22:02Ozzie.
00:22:04Smith.
00:22:04Yeah.
00:22:07This is what I'm made for.
00:22:08Every single moment that I'm moving.
00:22:10I can feel it on the stage.
00:22:11You don't know the half of it.
00:22:14The pitch.
00:22:17Foul back our way.
00:22:18And that's out of play.
00:22:19There are hitters you love to watch hit.
00:22:21Pitchers you love to watch pitch.
00:22:23But with Ozzie Smith, he was a player you loved to watch field his position.
00:22:27A shortstop virtuoso.
00:22:300-2 as he waves at that one.
00:22:35And the pitch.
00:22:38That one just misses.
00:22:39The great thing about Ozzie in the field was that he could make any play he needed to.
00:22:44Diving stops.
00:22:45Jump throws.
00:22:46Cross body throws.
00:22:49Helton.
00:22:50Steps on the bag.
00:22:51Lead off man retired here in the third.
00:22:53The batter.
00:22:55The center fielder.
00:22:57Willie McGee.
00:23:00Digging in, it's the speedy outfielder Willie McGee.
00:23:04Lied out his first time.
00:23:07It took Ozzie almost 3,000 left-handed at bats until he hit his first home run from that side of the plate.
00:23:13And he did it in style.
00:23:14A walk-off shot to win game five of the 85 NLCS for the Cardinals.
00:23:22Next pitch misses.
00:23:23And it's one and one.
00:23:28And the righty deals.
00:23:29And he takes a strike.
00:23:33One ball, two strikes.
00:23:34The count.
00:23:37The wind of the pitch.
00:23:40Ripped to third and caught.
00:23:45Now batter.
00:23:46Number 11.
00:23:50Two outs.
00:23:51Base is empty.
00:23:52Number 11.
00:23:53The next to hit.
00:23:54First off ring.
00:24:05Misses the mark.
00:24:06Ball one.
00:24:07No strike.
00:24:09Here comes a pitch.
00:24:11And that one fouled off.
00:24:14He's done a great job getting the first two outs.
00:24:17Want to get this number two hitter.
00:24:19Get back in the dugout.
00:24:20And face 3-4-5 next inning.
00:24:24Swing and a miss.
00:24:28One and two.
00:24:42The wind of the pitch.
00:24:44Got him looking.
00:24:46That's out number three.
00:24:48One, two, three.
00:24:49Go the Cardinals.
00:24:50As they're unable to add to their 2-0 lead.
00:24:54Back here at the ballpark.
00:25:01John Chomby with Chris Singleton.
00:25:03And set to lead off the fourth.
00:25:05Charlie Blackman.
00:25:08Charlie Blackman.
00:25:09And he deals.
00:25:23And the first pitch misses for ball one.
00:25:26It's good speed at the top of the order here.
00:25:28You want to get it on.
00:25:29See if you can get a stolen base.
00:25:30Maybe get around the bases.
00:25:32And pick up a run.
00:25:33Next offering upstairs.
00:25:52Ripped to first.
00:25:53Caught.
00:25:54Now it's LeMahieu up to hit.
00:26:06And first offering is fouled off.
00:26:27One down.
00:26:27Base is empty.
00:26:28And that one fouled off.
00:26:33Well, he got challenged with a good fastball right there.
00:26:35Just couldn't catch up.
00:26:39Here's the 0-2.
00:26:43Fouled off.
00:26:44He was late.
00:26:44Next pitch is outside.
00:27:02Right-hander kicks deals.
00:27:05Got him.
00:27:06Picks up strikeout number 7.
00:27:07Just absolutely rolling on the mound.
00:27:11He's looking very much on his game in the early parts of this one, Boog.
00:27:14Fully on the attack with these hitters.
00:27:16That's seven strikeouts already.
00:27:19So he's got a good pace going.
00:27:21No doubt.
00:27:22And now the first baseman.
00:27:23Todd Helton.
00:27:31And he swings and misses at the initial offering.
00:27:34And the right-hander deals.
00:27:41Swings through that one out in front that time.
00:27:44Wow.
00:27:44No fair right there.
00:27:45I mean, that slider didn't move to the very last moment.
00:27:49Incredibly difficult to pick that up.
00:27:50Just kind of have to tip your cap on that pitch.
00:27:55Up the middle.
00:27:57That's a base hit.
00:27:58And that extends the inning.
00:27:59Good two-strike hitting right there, Boog.
00:28:05A bit of a lost start for some.
00:28:07So that was nicely done to beat the odds.
00:28:09Really nice job staying up the middle with his approach.
00:28:11He didn't try to do too much with the pitch.
00:28:13Just shot it through the infield.
00:28:16Larry Walker now at the plate.
00:28:23That one's in there.
00:28:240-1.
00:28:250-1.
00:28:250-1.
00:28:250-1.
00:28:29The pitch.
00:28:41There's the swing and a miss.
00:28:42He finds himself in a tough situation early.
00:28:45Just kind of try to simplify it.
00:28:46Take a knock the other way if you can.
00:28:48Next offering is fouled back.
00:29:10The pitch.
00:29:13And that one upstairs.
00:29:14That's a really good job of laying off the 0-2 high fastball.
00:29:18It's going to make that pitcher really have to respect this hitter, even though he's behind in the count.
00:29:25Swing and a miss.
00:29:27And that is that.
00:29:29The Rockies strand one.
00:29:30And they're down 2-0.
00:29:31Welcome back.
00:29:42Bottom four.
00:29:42And stepping in for the Cardinals.
00:29:44Stan Musial.
00:29:45Here we go.
00:29:45For the Cardinals.
00:29:47The right fielder.
00:29:49Stan.
00:29:49Marquez.
00:29:50Back to work.
00:29:52The other way.
00:29:55Gonzalez.
00:29:56Makes the grab.
00:29:56One pitch and one out.
00:29:57It was all over that fastball right there.
00:30:00Tell you what.
00:30:01If he gets under it just by a fraction of an inch or a little bit more, that's way back.
00:30:07Here's a big power threat.
00:30:08Albert Kuhlholz.
00:30:10Not only can he hit the cover off the ball, he's got a great eye as well.
00:30:20That's the third.
00:30:22And that's a base hit.
00:30:23So a man aboard now with one away.
00:30:25One.
00:30:27Went up there looking to be aggressive and got something he could handle.
00:30:32Just found a way to slap that ball down the third baseline.
00:30:35That's really excellent back control.
00:30:37And it kind of goes back to all those drills you see hitters do off the tee where it's placed
00:30:41in different spots.
00:30:42That was just nice.
00:30:43Number 14.
00:30:45Next up for the Cardinals.
00:30:51First pitch and he just misses.
00:30:53Pujols, the base runner at first with one out.
00:31:07Next offering upstairs.
00:31:09Oh, he looks more focused at the plate and working the count after that first at-bat strikeout.
00:31:18The pitch.
00:31:20That's inside.
00:31:22And that's ball three.
00:31:24He hasn't fallen behind in the count like this all day.
00:31:27He's in danger of walking his first batter right here.
00:31:29The pitch.
00:31:42Pumps in a strike and now three and one the count.
00:31:46At the belt and fires.
00:31:513-1 and he couldn't come up with it.
00:31:55Maybe a little loss of focus on the mound right there.
00:31:57Pretty much gifted him first base with a quick free pass.
00:32:00Number three.
00:32:02Now up for St. Louis.
00:32:03Number three.
00:32:05So, RBI spot.
00:32:06But, Chris, this is a guy that is not really swinging the bat all that well here.
00:32:09In this situation, you have a real good opportunity to get swings and misses and record a strikeout.
00:32:15I think you attack him in this spot.
00:32:17In there for strike one.
00:32:19Well, he's been incredibly efficient in this one.
00:32:21First pitch strike percentage over 70%.
00:32:23That's well above league average.
00:32:25And that's what's allowed him to pitch well up until this point.
00:32:29The next offering misses.
00:32:30One and one.
00:32:39Late on that fastball.
00:32:48And a ball and two strikes.
00:32:50Players want it to center.
00:32:52And it's caught for the out.
00:32:58The left fielder.
00:32:59Number seven.
00:33:01Joe.
00:33:03Medwick.
00:33:06Joe Medwick.
00:33:07This guy makes great contact.
00:33:10One of the best in the game at putting bat on ball.
00:33:13He's got such quick hands.
00:33:14And he's gaining pitch recognition.
00:33:16That keeps him square to the plate.
00:33:18There's a good chance that his bat stays in the zone a long time.
00:33:21And that produces solid contact consistently.
00:33:24First offering.
00:33:25And it just misses.
00:33:27Marquez.
00:33:28One of the best strikeout pitchers in the game.
00:33:30And that certainly is a benefit to him when he's in a spot like this.
00:33:35First and second.
00:33:36Two down.
00:33:37Next offering is in for a strike.
00:33:45Yeah.
00:33:45If you're going to be in the game in high leverage situations, you've got to be able to get the swing and miss and put hitters away.
00:33:54Kicks and deals.
00:33:56Swings and misses.
00:33:58That is strike two.
00:33:59And the pitch.
00:34:07On the ground, right side.
00:34:09Wow.
00:34:09Nice play.
00:34:10And that's a nice play to end the inning.
00:34:12We've played four.
00:34:14It's the Cardinals two.
00:34:15And the Rockies nothing.
00:34:16We go to the top of the fifth.
00:34:21And now, Vinny Castilla.
00:34:23Feeting off for Calavano.
00:34:25The designated hitter.
00:34:27Vinny Castilla.
00:34:29And a pitch.
00:34:41Edge of the zone.
00:34:42Call the strike.
00:34:43And it's 0-1.
00:34:47The wind that kicked the pitch.
00:34:48That one inside.
00:34:52And now it's even one and one.
00:34:53The wind and the pitch.
00:35:19Fought off.
00:35:20Foul.
00:35:20Foul.
00:35:23Pretty impressive.
00:35:35We haven't seen that pitch from him much.
00:35:37But he's got a really good feel when he throws it.
00:35:41And here it comes.
00:35:46Down the right field line and a base hit.
00:35:48I don't know how he's able to shoot that pitch the other way and still put something on it.
00:36:00That pitch was inside.
00:36:02And he let it get really deep.
00:36:03So, pretty incredible hands to fight it off and still get good wood on it.
00:36:07Here's Nolan Arenado.
00:36:11Next offering is down low.
00:36:13Ball one.
00:36:14That's inside.
00:36:33Righty delivers.
00:36:44There's the strike.
00:36:45The 2-1.
00:37:01And there's a ball.
00:37:04Here's an opportunity to do some damage and perhaps unlock this offense.
00:37:083-1 count.
00:37:09Be ready to turn on a fastball.
00:37:18The 3-1.
00:37:20That one to first.
00:37:22And it's through for a hit.
00:37:25Lead runner holds up.
00:37:27They're at first and second with nobody out.
00:37:30The left fielder, number five.
00:37:31And stepping in is the speedy Carlos Gonzalez.
00:37:40And he swings and misses and it's nothing at one.
00:37:51No outs.
00:37:52Runners at first and second.
00:37:53And he's down 0-2 as he swings through it.
00:38:14That one missed.
00:38:15Next pitch downstairs.
00:38:29Ball two.
00:38:30Definitely got the hitter conscious of the pitch inside.
00:38:33Really think the outer half is open.
00:38:34And now 2-2.
00:38:40And a foul ball.
00:38:41He stays alive.
00:38:55Left hand hitter waits.
00:38:57And a foul ball.
00:38:58First and second here.
00:39:04No outs.
00:39:15Puts it in the air out towards left center.
00:39:17McGee gets under it.
00:39:20Pulls it down and he makes the catch.
00:39:23And that is a big first out.
00:39:24Yeah, that was a wasted RBI opportunity.
00:39:27But a competitor like him, he is looking forward to making up for it in his next at bat.
00:39:33Two on, one out.
00:39:34Now it's the shortstop, number two.
00:39:47On the ground, a second.
00:39:48Might be two.
00:39:50Good feed.
00:39:50That's one.
00:39:51And that's two.
00:39:52Well, the second baseman made that one look easy.
00:39:56Great feed to the shortstop.
00:39:58Shortstop completes the play.
00:40:00They get out of a jam.
00:40:01And they end the inning.
00:40:06And welcome back.
00:40:12And here's the catcher, Walker Cooper.
00:40:14Here he goes.
00:40:15Four state fluid.
00:40:16The catcher.
00:40:18Walker Cooper.
00:40:20The right-hander back to work.
00:40:29Ball one there.
00:40:38Swings through that one for strike one.
00:40:44The one-one.
00:40:45There's a strike.
00:40:49So far, all we've seen in this at bat are fastballs.
00:40:51Look for him to slow it down right here ahead in the count.
00:41:01Riding to the plate.
00:41:02And down on strikes he goes.
00:41:07And that's the first out.
00:41:08Just dropped it in there on the top of the strike zone.
00:41:11Certainly not what he was trying to do with that curveball by any means.
00:41:15But at the plate, you could tell he wasn't expecting it either.
00:41:18I'd say he got away with the big-time hanger on that one.
00:41:20Stepping in is the switch-hitting shortstop.
00:41:23Ozzie Smith in there and it's 0-1.
00:41:26Now the pitch.
00:41:41Swing and a ball popped up.
00:41:43And it falls.
00:41:45So the one-out hit turns the lineup over.
00:41:47He's been swinging it really well lately.
00:41:51That ball right there landed in what they call the no-man's land.
00:41:54Meaning it's not really a spot on the field where you can expect anyone to get to it easily.
00:41:59I mean, it's a tough play going back for the shortstop.
00:42:01But also for the outfielders trying to come in.
00:42:03They've got to go a long way as well.
00:42:05And now they've got some speed on first.
00:42:06So we'll see if they try to get him into motion.
00:42:09McGee batting with one down.
00:42:11Takes the strike.
00:42:12Smith leads off first with one away.
00:42:23Next offering misses.
00:42:25And that is ball one.
00:42:42The pitch.
00:42:44Mount is 2-1.
00:43:02That one fouled off.
00:43:03Marquez over to first.
00:43:13And he's back in safely.
00:43:23Run around the bull.
00:43:24And the pitch stays alive.
00:43:54And the pitch stays alive.
00:43:54And it's filled up.
00:43:55So here we go.
00:43:56Base runner at first.
00:43:57Could be running on the pitch.
00:43:59He's got good enough speed to steal the bag to get in scoring position.
00:44:02Even if it's a swing and miss at the plate.
00:44:09Kicks and fires.
00:44:10And ball four to a board.
00:44:14Man, that's a tough one to take on the full count.
00:44:16But I guess he saw it really well.
00:44:18It's a really nice plate appearance.
00:44:21First and second one out.
00:44:22Number 11.
00:44:24Next up for the Cardinals.
00:44:26It's been such a good hitter with runners in scoring position.
00:44:29Some guys just take it to another level.
00:44:31For him right now at the plate, it's like everyone else is in slow motion.
00:44:35And he's in full speed.
00:44:37Just a bit tardy there.
00:44:39Not sure if he had a hard time picking it up out of the hand or if he was sitting off speed.
00:44:44One out.
00:44:57Runners at first and second.
00:45:03Hard hit.
00:45:03Left side.
00:45:04And it goes just foul.
00:45:06Really great change of speeds.
00:45:08He goes off the off speed to the fastball.
00:45:11And the hitter doesn't know what's coming next.
00:45:16And he deals.
00:45:18Swings and pulls a foul to the right side.
00:45:21The 0-2.
00:45:30Good eye right there.
00:45:33One ball, two strikes again.
00:45:40Left hand batter waits.
00:45:42On the ground to first.
00:45:44And it finds its way through for a hit.
00:45:48Runner from second crosses the play.
00:45:51It's 3-0.
00:45:52Oh, here we are.
00:45:53Third time through the order.
00:45:54And this is where we see the OPS jump off.
00:45:57Manager might have to go to the bullpen a little bit sooner than he anticipated.
00:46:05And up next for St. Louis.
00:46:08Stam usual.
00:46:14And the first pitch misses for ball one.
00:46:34Popped up to the left.
00:46:35Into foul ground.
00:46:38And that lands in no man's land.
00:46:40A foul ball.
00:46:44The next pitch misses.
00:46:50And a count 2-1.
00:46:52Good spot for the hitter.
00:46:53Definitely has the advantage in this count with runners on.
00:46:56Look for him to be aggressive on this next pitch.
00:47:02And a righty deals.
00:47:04Now fly ball to right center.
00:47:07Walker on the move as he glides back.
00:47:09And he makes the catch.
00:47:11Runner tagging from third.
00:47:12He's in on the sack fly.
00:47:14And they lead by four.
00:47:16Well, he's always capable of losing one over the fence.
00:47:18He might have just missed it right there.
00:47:20But a good job driving that run from third.
00:47:28Here comes the manager out of the dugout.
00:47:30And he'll make a move for the bullpen.
00:47:32Ramon Marquez is done in this one.
00:47:34And as he heads off, we'll step aside for a minute.
00:47:36Back with the new pitcher after this break.
00:47:42So the Rockies turn the ball over to a new arm.
00:47:50Aaron Cook hasn't pitched in the last three days.
00:47:54Well, at this point of the ball game, we're talking about middle innings.
00:47:57And a little length out of this arm coming out of the bullpen.
00:48:01And we'll see just how many outs he's able to give his skipper.
00:48:06Man at first, Albert Pujols.
00:48:09Next up for the Cardinals.
00:48:10Now batting.
00:48:11First baseman.
00:48:12Albert Pujols.
00:48:21That one's in there on one.
00:48:23Right-handed reliever.
00:48:37That's a laser face hit.
00:48:46Sheesh.
00:48:47Singy, that was a laser shot.
00:48:49And a good thing we have StatCast to give us the details.
00:48:52Yeah, get out of the way on that one.
00:48:53That ball flew out of the box at 112 miles per hour.
00:48:58You talk about generating a ton of power in that swing.
00:49:01He did it with quick hands, good lower half, and just unloaded on that ball.
00:49:06And here is number 14.
00:49:11That's down.
00:49:12One hops off the wall.
00:49:13Just ahead of the throw, he scores.
00:49:19It's 6-0.
00:49:20Nice double right there.
00:49:22Loud contact coming off the bat.
00:49:24Didn't get enough air under to drive it out of here.
00:49:26But he'll take that swing and that result every time.
00:49:29Man in scoring position with two away.
00:49:45Number three.
00:49:46Next up for the Cardinals.
00:49:47Number three.
00:49:49Out towards right center.
00:49:51That's well struck.
00:49:53And it's off the top of the wall.
00:49:55The run comes in to score from second.
00:49:57It's 7-0.
00:49:59Pulls into second.
00:50:00That's an RBI double.
00:50:01So, a man aboard.
00:50:15Joe Medwick.
00:50:16Next up for the Cardinals.
00:50:17The left fielder.
00:50:18Number seven.
00:50:20Joe Medwick.
00:50:22First pitch and that's in for a strike.
00:50:250-1 is the count.
00:50:31Rutter at second.
00:50:32Two down.
00:50:40To the right side.
00:50:42Handled by LeMayhew.
00:50:44Gathers and throws to first.
00:50:47What a play.
00:50:48Inning over.
00:50:48So, five runs in the inning as they bat around.
00:50:52Five innings complete.
00:50:54It's the Cardinals 7 and the Rockies nothing.
00:51:01All set for the top of the sixth.
00:51:04And now the catcher comes up to hit.
00:51:06Number 20.
00:51:08The catcher.
00:51:09Number 20.
00:51:10The pitch.
00:51:13Well, every pitcher wants run support and having a lead is nice,
00:51:16but it can be challenging for some guys.
00:51:18I think keeping the mindset to attack instead of trying to be too fine
00:51:22and have too much finesse, go after hitters and get quick outs.
00:51:26Next offering is in for a strike.
00:51:34And it really looks like these hitters have been in between with their timing today.
00:51:38Good fastball.
00:51:39Excellent slider.
00:51:40But they've not been able to commit to one velocity and stay there.
00:51:44Pitch misses there.
00:51:46Now two balls and a strike.
00:51:53Next pitch inside.
00:51:54And the count is three and a one.
00:52:02Comes up empty.
00:52:04That's strike two.
00:52:05Just an outstanding job of spinning the baseball, moving it around, doing what he does.
00:52:18And there's a fly ball deep right field.
00:52:20Way back there.
00:52:22Pulls it in on the warning track.
00:52:24Now batting.
00:52:28The center fielder, Charlie Blackman.
00:52:32Now it's Charlie Blackman.
00:52:43In there.
00:52:44First strike one.
00:52:46Some guys are just more confident.
00:52:47If they can track that first pitch out of the hand of the pitcher.
00:52:49They don't care if they fall behind 0-1.
00:53:00Next one misses.
00:53:02And it's a ball to strike.
00:53:03And the right hander deals.
00:53:10And a swing and a miss.
00:53:11One and two.
00:53:12And now two and two.
00:53:20Here comes a pitch.
00:53:29Swing and a miss.
00:53:30And he struck him out.
00:53:32So he's gotten deep into this game.
00:53:36And at least so far, not showing a ton of signs of fatigue.
00:53:40DJ LeMahieu.
00:53:41DJ LeMahieu.
00:53:42I said, I'm going to get down with the get down.
00:53:44I said, I'm going to get down with the get down.
00:53:46I said, I'm going to get down.
00:53:48If you feel me.
00:53:49If you're with me now.
00:53:49Two outs.
00:53:50Base is empty.
00:53:51Now it's the second baseman.
00:53:53DJ LeMahieu.
00:53:54First pitch.
00:53:58Just misses.
00:53:59One thing about LeMahieu.
00:54:01He provides a surprising amount of pop from the second base position.
00:54:05Listen, that's not something to take lightly.
00:54:07Getting that kind of production from the guys up the middle.
00:54:09It's not a strength of most lineups.
00:54:14Sharp grounder.
00:54:15That's through for a base hit.
00:54:24Two outs.
00:54:25Runner at first.
00:54:26And here's the first baseman.
00:54:28Todd Helton.
00:54:29One for two.
00:54:33And that's in there for strike one.
00:54:36And what does that do for a team?
00:54:38When you get power from unexpected spots like that.
00:54:41When you're in the dugout.
00:54:42And you see a guy come up big like that.
00:54:44That you don't necessarily expect it.
00:54:45It just energizes that entire team.
00:54:54The 0-1 is outside.
00:54:56And it's a ball and a strike.
00:55:07Swings over the top of that one.
00:55:22The 1-2.
00:55:22The punch out there.
00:55:25And he's down on strikes for the second time today.
00:55:298-9-1 scheduled in the bottom of the sixth.
00:55:32It's the Cardinals' seven and the Rockies' nothing.
00:55:45Back here at the ballpark.
00:55:46Where we go bottom six.
00:55:48Here's the catcher.
00:55:49Walker Cooper.
00:55:50For St. Louis.
00:55:51The catchers.
00:55:53Walker Cooper.
00:55:56Cook.
00:55:56Back to work.
00:55:58That misses the zone.
00:56:00And that's ball one.
00:56:01That's what you want.
00:56:02It's a good miss.
00:56:03At the belt and fires.
00:56:18And that's in for a strike.
00:56:28Swing and a miss.
00:56:29And he was fooled.
00:56:30Clearly he was sitting on a fastball right there.
00:56:32And just ended up out in front of the slider.
00:56:34Hey, you can't fault him for his commitment.
00:56:37Now he's just going to have to battle with two strikes.
00:56:39Next pitch misses.
00:56:40Two and two.
00:56:41Righty delivers.
00:56:50This one smoked out to left.
00:56:52No trouble here.
00:56:53Puts it away for the out.
00:56:55And there's one away.
00:56:56Man, that's one of those at-bats where you have to remind yourself it's about the process.
00:57:01He did everything right, right there.
00:57:03Nothing to show for it.
00:57:04But in your mind, you have to convince yourself that it was a very good at-bat.
00:57:12Smith.
00:57:12Up for the third time here.
00:57:14Watches that one miss.
00:57:15The 1-0.
00:57:26That's down and in.
00:57:27That's down and in.
00:57:28That one to first.
00:57:46Helton takes it himself.
00:57:48Two up, two down.
00:57:49Good sinker low in the zone right there and produced exactly what he was looking for.
00:57:53Ball on the ground.
00:57:54Nice ground out.
00:57:57Back to the leadoff spot in the St. Louis lineup.
00:58:00And stepping in for the Cardinals, Willie McGee for the fourth time tonight.
00:58:09Ground ball up the middle.
00:58:11LeMahieu gets it to first.
00:58:13And that is the inning.
00:58:16Redbirds down quietly.
00:58:18And they hold a 7-0 lead.
00:58:19Remember that alone.
00:58:21Two men love it, but I'm better off this one.
00:58:26Three is the crowd.
00:58:29Welcome back.
00:58:30Top of inning number seven.
00:58:32And now here's the speed threat.
00:58:34Outfielder Larry Walker.
00:58:36Number 33.
00:58:37The pitch.
00:58:38Larry Walker.
00:58:40There's a strike.
00:58:41Strike.
00:58:41Strike.
00:58:51Right-hander kicks deals.
00:58:55And now the count is even.
00:59:04The wind of the pitch.
00:59:08Swing and a miss.
00:59:09Nice changeup.
00:59:10Guy out there sees a power hitter take that kind of swing.
00:59:12He's got to be thinking, is this guy trying to set me up?
00:59:15Now let's see if he can make an adjustment.
00:59:18That misses the zone.
00:59:19Two and two.
00:59:22Kicks and deals.
00:59:26High in the air.
00:59:27Out to right.
00:59:28Musial has a beat on it.
00:59:31Calls it in for the out.
00:59:33Maybe caught that one off the end just a little bit.
00:59:36Couldn't quite barrel it up enough to really drive it.
00:59:38The batter, number nine.
00:59:40Designated hitter, Vinny.
00:59:43Next is the designated hitter, Vinny Castilla.
00:59:56In there and it's all in one.
00:59:5899 pitches about to throw his 100th here in the seventh inning.
01:00:03This is where you really start looking for any signs of fatigue.
01:00:05Next offering misses.
01:00:18One ball, one strike.
01:00:22The wind of the pitch.
01:00:26Oh, that's out.
01:00:27And that one just missed off the outside edge.
01:00:38First pitch strike from the pitcher, but then no panic at all by the hitter.
01:00:42Very patient, showing good discipline.
01:00:44Now he's in the driver's seat with a 3-1 count.
01:00:47And he walked him.
01:00:48Well, that's a really good take right there, and that's just mentally prepared,
01:00:55knowing that if it's not on a tee, you're going to take that pitch
01:00:57because you still have one more strike to work with.
01:01:00Not easy to lay off, but he did an excellent job in that plate appearance.
01:01:03Arenado in the box now.
01:01:16No balls and a strike.
01:01:17Next offering is downstairs.
01:01:40Castilla leads off first with one away.
01:01:42Ripped on a line.
01:01:52McGee makes the play, and there's two down.
01:01:56Man, he smoked that fastball.
01:01:59He's all over it.
01:02:00It's just frustrating when you can't get it to fall.
01:02:02Maybe next time up, he'll find a hole.
01:02:04Stepping in, Carlos Gonzalez.
01:02:06This guy has turned into a beast.
01:02:23Swings through that one.
01:02:240-1.
01:02:25And a pitch.
01:02:36He swings and fouls one off.
01:02:50And a pitch.
01:02:52Swings through that one.
01:02:53It's a strikeout.
01:02:55Third out.
01:02:56So one left for Colorado.
01:02:58They continue to trail.
01:02:597-0.
01:03:07And welcome back.
01:03:09Bottom of the seventh.
01:03:10Here's the Cardinal DH.
01:03:11Number 11.
01:03:13The designated hitter.
01:03:15Number 11.
01:03:15The right-hander back to work.
01:03:26Outside corner.
01:03:28There's a strike.
01:03:37And that chance handled.
01:03:39Fires over to first.
01:03:40And the leadoff hitter sat down to open the seventh.
01:03:43That's what a good sinker's designed to do.
01:03:46Get a guy to roll over a little bit.
01:03:47Hit the ball on the ground.
01:03:48Kill some worms while you're at it.
01:03:50Now up for St. Louis.
01:03:52Stan Musial.
01:03:53He's got the power, but great contact skills.
01:03:56One of the best contact hitters in the game.
01:03:58That one hammered.
01:04:05Left field.
01:04:06That's back.
01:04:08On the warning track.
01:04:10And hauls it in.
01:04:12Now batting.
01:04:13First baseman.
01:04:15Albert.
01:04:17Two outs.
01:04:18Base is empty.
01:04:19Stepping in.
01:04:20The long ball threat.
01:04:21Albert Pujols.
01:04:23With this kind of lead, he can swing freely.
01:04:25Try to hit the ball out of the park.
01:04:27Do what he loves to do.
01:04:33First pitch.
01:04:34And that's in for a strike.
01:04:35Oh, and one.
01:04:40And here it comes.
01:04:42Off the mark there.
01:04:44And one and one.
01:04:47Two down.
01:04:48Nobody on.
01:04:51So a foul ball makes it one and two.
01:04:57Right into the plate.
01:05:06Back up the middle and a base hit.
01:05:12Hitting is really easy for some guys.
01:05:14One thing that I can see already, his bat stays in the zone on plane for an extended period of time.
01:05:20And guys like that, they have a high contact rate and they have more barrels because of that bat being on plane.
01:05:28And even when you don't get it great, it's still hit hard enough to dunk something in like that in front of the center fielder.
01:05:34Come on, Kenny.
01:05:50Deal one.
01:05:54Lace down the line.
01:05:56Base hit right field.
01:05:57And that's going to get into the corner.
01:06:00Lead runner gets the stop sign at third.
01:06:03It's a two-out double.
01:06:05Second and third now.
01:06:06Back-to-back base hits.
01:06:08He really shot that one down the right field line and somehow found a way to keep it from slicing foul.
01:06:13One thing that was great about the approach is head was down all the way through the pitch.
01:06:18And that's how you do it.
01:06:19New pitcher in the game for the Rockies, Kyle Freeland.
01:06:27Tough situation for him with a couple of runners in scoring position.
01:06:40So digging in, number three.
01:06:44The bat, number three.
01:06:49In the air, out towards left center.
01:06:54He's got it.
01:06:55And that'll end the inning.
01:06:56So the cards strand a couple, but they're still in control.
01:06:59It's 7-0.
01:07:09All set for the start of the inning.
01:07:11So in now for Colorado, number two.
01:07:14Leading off for the Rockies.
01:07:15The shortstop.
01:07:17Number two.
01:07:19The wind in the pitch.
01:07:23In there for a strike at the bottom of the zone.
01:07:26Movement in the bullpen for the Cardinals.
01:07:28A right-hander appears to be getting loose.
01:07:36All in one now.
01:07:37Not close with that one, but he gets him to go after it.
01:07:49And the 0-2.
01:07:53Line drive.
01:07:54Short hop to third.
01:07:56Gathers and throws.
01:07:57And very nicely done for the out.
01:08:01Now batting.
01:08:02Number 20.
01:08:03Now the Rockies catcher, number 20.
01:08:18First pitch, and he just misses.
01:08:21Good eye right there.
01:08:29Good eye right there.
01:08:29The 2-0 is in for a strike.
01:08:42The 2-0 is in for a strike.
01:08:42The 2-0 is in for a strike.
01:08:44Try to get him to chase on the change-up that time.
01:08:56And a pitch.
01:08:59Good plate appearance there.
01:09:01Able to take the walk.
01:09:02Well, he's starting to look a little gassed to me.
01:09:04And we'll see if they go to the bullpen in this spot or not.
01:09:08Here's Chuck Nasty.
01:09:23First pitch doesn't find the zone.
01:09:25Always tough to turn two on a speedster like this.
01:09:28It's even harder with him coming out of the left-handed batter's box.
01:09:31You really need something to hit hard on the ground that they can handle to turn two quickly.
01:09:37And a pitch.
01:09:40Swings through the fastball up in the zone.
01:09:42Really consistent release point.
01:09:44He's been able to pitch up and down and have excellent command at both locations.
01:09:50And he deals.
01:09:53That's off the mark.
01:09:54Two and one.
01:09:55Two and one.
01:10:01The pitch.
01:10:06Swing and a miss.
01:10:08And out two and two.
01:10:09So impressive how the velo is still there, even this deep into the outing.
01:10:14Left-hand batter waits.
01:10:26And a foul ball.
01:10:27He stays alive.
01:10:28The pitch.
01:10:44In the air.
01:10:45Fairly deep to right field.
01:10:48Calls it in.
01:10:48And there's two away.
01:10:49Now batting.
01:10:56Second baseman.
01:10:57DJ.
01:10:58Man at first.
01:11:00And now it's DJ LeMayhew digging in.
01:11:12Next offering is down low.
01:11:14Ball one.
01:11:15Number 20.
01:11:24Leads off first with two down to the inning.
01:11:26Two outs.
01:11:51Slice the other way and foul.
01:11:53Stays alive.
01:12:19The pitch.
01:12:21Slowly on the ground to short.
01:12:25And that's the third out.
01:12:28This one pretty well decided at this point.
01:12:30Home half of inning number eight straight ahead.
01:12:33Gets the Cardinals seven.
01:12:35And the Rockies nothing.
01:12:39Out of the bottom of the eighth.
01:12:41And now Joe Medwick.
01:12:43Leading off for the Cardinals.
01:12:45No left field.
01:12:47The wide that kicked the pitch.
01:12:48And there's the strike.
01:12:53The Rockies have some action in the pen.
01:12:55Brian Fuentes getting ready to come on for Bud Black.
01:13:06Here comes the pitch.
01:13:07In the air out to center.
01:13:23Blackman settles underneath it.
01:13:26Makes the grab.
01:13:27And there's one down.
01:13:28Now that's the catcher.
01:13:35Walker Cooper.
01:13:39And here's the catcher.
01:13:40Walker Cooper.
01:13:41And that one is lifted in the air.
01:13:56Blackman glides to his left.
01:13:59Makes the grab.
01:14:00Two down.
01:14:00Now batting.
01:14:06Shortstop.
01:14:08Ozzie.
01:14:09Status quo.
01:14:10Smith.
01:14:11And the batter will be the shortstop.
01:14:13Ozzie Smith.
01:14:14What you know.
01:14:18Out to short.
01:14:26Over to first.
01:14:28Play made.
01:14:29That ends the inning.
01:14:30And down in order go the Cardinals.
01:14:32And they hold a 7-0 lead.
01:14:34New inning getting started.
01:14:45And now the first baseman.
01:14:47Todd Helton.
01:14:48Weeding off for the Rockies.
01:14:49He's been so sharp today.
01:14:51Even over 100 pitches thrown.
01:14:53His skipper is leaving him in there to finish the job.
01:14:57First offering.
01:14:58Misses the mark.
01:14:59Movement in the bullpen.
01:15:00Number 44.
01:15:01Appears to be getting loose.
01:15:03And the righty deals.
01:15:13That one missing inside.
01:15:192-0.
01:15:23Well struck right field.
01:15:26And it hits the fence.
01:15:30The relay.
01:15:31Not going to get him.
01:15:32And he's in there.
01:15:33Drove that ball nicely.
01:15:35Put a great swing on it.
01:15:36And it jumped off his back.
01:15:38Kind of put it all together there.
01:15:39And he's rewarded with the double.
01:15:50Here comes the manager out of the Cardinals dugout.
01:15:53And he'll make a move to the pen.
01:15:55Bob Gibson departs.
01:15:56We'll be back in a minute with a new arm on the mound.
01:15:58We'll be back in a minute with a new arm on the mound.
01:16:13Number 44 will take over here.
01:16:15He'll try to strand the runner at second.
01:16:17So a man aboard at the plate.
01:16:32Larry Walker.
01:16:36In there for strike one.
01:16:38Well, the leadoff man gets on.
01:16:40You want to minimize the threat by playing sound defense.
01:16:43Hopefully the pitcher can get a ball on the ground.
01:16:45And they can roll him up for two.
01:16:52The 0-1.
01:16:55Foul ball.
01:16:56Runner at second.
01:17:02Nobody out.
01:17:09Swing and a miss.
01:17:11And he's down on strikes.
01:17:13One down.
01:17:14Now, it can be so tough as a hitter to pull yourself out of an extended slump.
01:17:18One that lasts for several games, even a week or more.
01:17:21You know, right now, he's really in one.
01:17:23And so, I'm sure his mind is all over the place.
01:17:25Racing.
01:17:26Having a hard time sleeping.
01:17:27Trying to figure out what can get him back on track.
01:17:30Back to feeling more comfortable and settled in in the box.
01:17:34Swing and a ball popped up.
01:17:35Number three.
01:17:36Under it.
01:17:38Drops into the glove.
01:17:39That's out number two.
01:17:44Now batting.
01:17:45Third baseman.
01:17:47Nolan Arenado.
01:17:48Nolan Arenado digging in for the Rockies.
01:17:55And when you talk about elite defensive third baseman, this guy is at the top of the list.
01:18:04And the first pitch misses for ball one.
01:18:07This guy plays third base like he's a shortstop.
01:18:10And he welcomes the difficult play.
01:18:12Can throw from so many different angles.
01:18:14And makes really tough plays look very easy.
01:18:18And a pop-up.
01:18:19Right side.
01:18:19Foul territory.
01:18:21He's got it.
01:18:22Ball game.
01:18:23And the Cardinals use two pitchers to combine for the shutout.
01:18:27We saw complete domination in this one.
01:18:29The offense exploded for a blowout.
01:18:31And then the pitching staff nails.
01:18:33Locked down the opponent.
01:18:35These guys did everything right today.
01:18:37This one ends 7-0.
01:18:39For Chris Singleton and our entire outstanding crew here at MLB The Show,
01:18:44I'm John Shambi saying so long.
01:18:46You sold your son and everyone you know for the dollar.
01:18:56Who I call a stastic cup.
01:19:00Oh, twisted brother.
01:19:03No kisses.
01:19:05Rip off distant daughter.
01:19:08I collect souls.
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01:19:13I collect.
01:19:13Oh, retail brother.
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01:19:20I've been banging on your daughter.
01:19:22Open up for fun.
01:19:24This time.
01:19:29Our final line score tonight.
01:19:31First for the victory.