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St Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: (R-L) Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks with Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals before Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: (R-L) Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers talks with Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals before Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Julio Lugo #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Julio Lugo #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Jim Thome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Jim Thome #25 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manager Joe Torre of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Russell Martin #55 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Russell Martin #55 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practice before taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manager Tony La Russa of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on during batting practice before taking on the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers cheer on their team against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers cheer on their team against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Guitarist Slash performs the national anthem before Game Two of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Guitarist Slash performs the national anthem before Game Two of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Comedian George Lopez throws out the first pitch before Game Two of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Comedian George Lopez throws out the first pitch before Game Two of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the St. Louis Cardinals during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Holliday #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Brendan Ryan #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts while at bat in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Brendan Ryan #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts while at bat in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks at the ball as he hits a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks at the ball as he hits a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers cheer on their team against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers cheer on their team against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: (L-R) Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Manny Ramirez #99 after Ethier hit a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: (L-R) Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Manny Ramirez #99 after Ethier hit a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after he hits a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases after he hits a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: (L-R) Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Manny Ramirez #99 after Ethier hit a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: (L-R) Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Manny Ramirez #99 after Ethier hit a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers fixes his hair after grounding out to first base against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Manny Ramirez #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers fixes his hair after grounding out to first base against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws the game's first pitch to Julio Lugo #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Maxx Wolfson/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws the game's first pitch to Julio Lugo #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning of Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Maxx Wolfson/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Maxx Wolfson/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Maxx Wolfson/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts on the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts on the mound against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after flying out in the sixth inning of Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after flying out in the sixth inning of Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals stands at first base in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Albert Pujols #5 of the St. Louis Cardinals stands at first base in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Julio Lugo #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws the ball to first base in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Julio Lugo #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws the ball to first base in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Rafael Furcal #15 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is out at second base on a fielder's choice as Julio Lugo #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals applies the tag in the sixth inning of Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Rafael Furcal #15 of the Los Angeles Dodgers is out at second base on a fielder's choice as Julio Lugo #12 of the St. Louis Cardinals applies the tag in the sixth inning of Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Mark DeRosa #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the dugout with teammates after scoring a run on a Colby Rasmus #28 double in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Mark DeRosa #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the dugout with teammates after scoring a run on a Colby Rasmus #28 double in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks his bat as he grounds into a fielder's choice in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers breaks his bat as he grounds into a fielder's choice in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases as he shakes hands with third base coach Larry Bowa after Ethier hits a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Andre Ethier #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers rounds the bases as he shakes hands with third base coach Larry Bowa after Ethier hits a solo home run to center in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after flying out in the sixth inning of Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after flying out in the sixth inning of Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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St. Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers, Game 2

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles from the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. <br /><br /><span class="help">(Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)</span>

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 08: Pitcher Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers smiles from the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals in Game Two of the NLDS during the 2009 MLB Playoffs at Dodger Stadium on October 8, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.

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