Chris Carpenter SP FA Tue 10/25/11 12:00 AM
Chris Carpenter
SP FA
Chris Carpenter allowed two runs on six hits and struck out four over seven innings in the Cardinals 4-2 loss to the Rangers in Game 5 of the World Series.
Carpenter looked to be in control for most of the game, featuring his curveball and retiring Josh Hamilton and Michael Young to start the sixth before giving up a game-tying solo home run to Adrian Beltre that ultimately sparked the Rangers comeback. The Cardinals had a chance to get back in front in the seventh when reliever Alexi Ogando walked three and gave up a single, but Allen Craig was thrown out on a busted hit and run and David Freese flied out to center with the bases loaded. St. Louis will now be forced to battle back from a 3-2 deficit behind starter Jaime Garcia in Game 6 and possibly Kyle Lohse in Game 7.