Randy Wolf vs. Chris Carpenter.
COMMENTS: Not to say this first game is huge, but we're going up against a heavily-hyped powerhouse in Carpenter that really needs no other introduction; his league-leading ERA speaks for itself. And Carpenter goes deep, as well--not only as a pitcher (in his two games against the Dodgers this year, he went seven and eight innings, winning both), but also as a hitter (one grand slam this season). This will be quite a test; even AccuScore has us at only a 42% chance of winning (for reference, we had a 46% chance of winning 2008 NLDS Game 1 vs. the Cubs).
But the Divisional Series are crapshoots, gentlemen; anything can happen. Goliaths can be toppled.
Meanwhile, if there was ever a time to give Wolf a reward for a season full of No Decisions, this would be it. Wolf is 0-1 against the Cardinals this year, but can be counted on to go equally deep into games and is quite durable (leading the NL in starts with 34, and leading the Dodgers with 214.1 IP). Tonight is Wolf's first career playoff appearance. Let's win one for the Wolfer, Dodgers!
I will be at the game today and hope to see you all there. I'll be the one in the Dodgers road jersey and cap.
Go Dodgers!
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The ending to that one was kind of a downer. Unlike this one!
A CG by Kershaw tomorrow would be super sweet.
A four hour game? 600+ comments?
We smacked Carpenter like Rhett Butler to Scarlett O'Hara after an all-night bender?
Daddy like.
Sorry I was AWOL, but the daughters were hogging one laptop and I was too into the game to get the other.
Let's get two.
One ace down, one ace to go.
MLB Network and TBS both showing Yankee highlights. ESPN actually had Joe's press conference. (For like a minute.)
Wow! At-Game thread up shortly!
dodgers still suck
carpenter still owned them tonight!!!
haha suck it.
Kershaw, i can not wait til tomorrow's game
"Former Dodger closer Eric Gagne blew a kiss to the cheering fans when he was shown in the crowd."
awesome
Unbelievable night at the Stadium tonight. Will try to capture it all on the AGT, which may not go up until tomorrow morning...
Jesus, who dresses David Wells? You're on TV, man!
HFYPGTUP!
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