Cardinals Win the NLDS!

The night before last, T scored tickets to Game 5 of the NLDS - and he took me!  We had so much fun, especially because the Redbirds wrapped up the series that night - thank goodness!

David Freese, our October Son, put the Cards on the board with a two-run homer.  John Jay sent Matt Holliday home with an RBI single.  3-0.  Matt Adams slammed a 2-run, 400-foot bomb in the bottom of the 8th, which was followed shortly by a Pete Kozma single that scored Jay.  6-1 final.

Me with my rally towel (which K kindly gave to me - you can see him in the background of this pic).  He works there so can get another one any time.  Honestly, how can you run out of rally towels at a time like this?!

My boyfriend Adam, who pitched a complete game, and a pretty good one at that!  It was a bit touch-and-go in the top of the ninth, but he steeled himself and finished the game with a total of 107 pitches.

In addition to the above feats, there was some top notch fielding as well.  Check out this highlight reel for some video (starting at 0:32).  Unfortunately, they miss a great leaping grab by Matt Carpenter, who kept his head in the game and was able to turn it for a double play.

 The on-field celebration

For the off-field celebration, here is a great video posted of the Cards celebrating in the locker room - very amusing.

On to the NLCS - let's go Cardinals!