MLB World Series 2011 Schedule: Why Game 5 Winner Will Win It All

Game 5 of the 2011 World Series may as well be Game 7. The winner of this matchup will go onto claim the title.

Neither team enjoys a big enough lineup or starting pitching advantage to win both Games 6 and 7.

Read onto see why after a quick review of the upcoming schedule.

Schedule

Game	Date	Location	First Pitch	Probable Pitcher	Network
*5	10/24	Texas	8:05 p.m.	CJ Wilson vs Chris Carpenter	FOX
*6	10/26	St. Louis	8:05 p.m.	Colby Lewis vs Jaime Garcia	FOX
*7	10/27	St. Louis	8:05 p.m.	Kyle Lohse vs Matt Harrison	FOX

*All times EST

Why Game 5 Will Decide Series

Neither team has been able to capture two in a row, yet. That means that the Rangers were able to beat the Cardinals in Game 2 started by Jaime Garcia and the Cardinals came up big in Game 3 started by Matt Harrison.

For the Rangers it is simple. They don't want to be in a must win position with Harrison on the mound. Holland is not on top of his game, and the Cardinals easily got to him in Game 3.

Harrison lasted just 3.2 innings and gave up three earned runs.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals don't want to be forced to win two, even though they are at home. Garcia was solid in Game 2 going seven innings and not allowing a run, but Colby Lewis proved he could match him, and the Rangers have an overall edge in lineup and bullpen.