Chris Carpenter went the distance against the Brewers on Wednesday, throwing a four-hit shutout in a 2-0 Cardinals victory. Carpenter struck out five, walked two and needed just 97 pitches to complete his third nine-inning effort of the season (and 32nd of his career). The outing was a much needed one for the Cardinals ace, who had allowed six runs in both of his past two starts. He'll bring a 3.75 ERA and 1.30 WHIP into his Tuesday start against the Pirates in Pittsburgh.