TEX 4, STL 2

Incessant IBB-ing of Pujols seemed to neuter the Cardinals, but not our leader, holding Carpenter and maintaining the lead.

TEX: 3

Beltre, A: 4
Hamilton, J: 1
Young, M: 2

Carpenter, C: 9 (7 IP + 4 K - 2 BB)
Wilson, CJ: 3.33 (5.1 IP + 3 K - 5 BB)

Still Sheehan/Bell in the lead with 198.33; Jill Love hanging in with 192; Aaron 2 with 188.67. Bunting also unable to close the gap thanks to Kinsler's recent absence, 187.34; Ben and Aaron 1 trying to make a horse race out of it with Beltre, 163.67 and 155 respectively; John, 133.67; Joe, 119.

Tonight's a night off before the Series returns to St. Louis on Wednesday night, 8 ET. Lewis v. Garcia, Texas up 3-2.