C.J. Wilson labored through 5 2/3 innings in Game 1 of the World Series, allowing three runs on four hits and six walks in a loss to the Cardinals. He also hit a batter. Wilson came out of the game with two outs in the sixth inning but watched an inherited runner score when Alexi Ogando gave up a pinch-hit RBI single to Allen Craig. He was in and out of trouble all night and lucky to avoid damage as often as he did. Wilson now sports an un-ace-like 7.17 ERA in four September starts. He's in line to pitch Game 5 in Texas.