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Message #: 18846
Message from: Steve Bivens
Sent: Dec 13, 2008
Subject: Expos at Cardinals Week 3

Game 1

Third baseman Mike Schmidt hit a homerun and had 2 RBI as the Montreal Expos

outscored the St. Louis Cardinals 8 to 6.

Montreal scored the decisive runs in a big top of the 9th inning scoring 2

runs utilizing 2 base hits. After an out was recorded, Harold Baines got

things rolling when he reached on an error. Gary Carter stepped up next and

he doubled plating a run. After another out, Spike Owen stepped in and he

doubled scoring the final run of the inning. Montreal totaled 11 hits on the

night.

The win was credited to Mike Armstrong (1-0) who went 1 inning allowing no

runs. Armstrong got help from Jeff Reardon who was credited with his 6th

save. Bruce Sutter (1-1) ended up with the loss in relief. He was the victim

of a defensive lapse and did not allow an earned run in the game.

'Ahhh, how sweet it is,' Steve Bivens sighed. 'That win feels like a tall,

cool drink of water after spending far too much time in the desert lately.'

Game 2

Gary Carter blasted 2 homeruns and Bryn Smith delivered 8 solid innings as the

Montreal Expos topped the St. Louis Cardinals by a score of 5 to 1 at Busch

Stadium.

Montreal promptly took the lead in their half of the first when they tallied 2

runs on 2 hits. That early run support was enough for Smith (2-0) and

Montreal . Montreal had 7 hits for the night.

Ricky Horton (0-2) was hit with the loss. He surrendered 4 runs and 5 hits in

6 innings.

Game 3

In a dramatic ending the Montreal Expos staged a comeback and held on to win

over the St. Louis Cardinals by the count of 5 to 4.

Montreal came through with the game-winning runs in the top of the 9th inning

scoring 2 runs on 2 hits. Luis Aguayo kicked off the action when he drew a

walk. Tim Raines came to the plate and delivered a base-hit. Raines took

second on the throw. Denny Walling then stroked a single, and an error was

also committed, knocking home two runners. Montreal had 14 hits for the

night while St. Louis had 9.

The victory went to Salome Barojas (1-0) who went 2 innings, allowing no runs.

Barojas got help from Jeff Reardon who was credited with his 7th save. Bruce

Sutter (1-2) ended up with the loss in relief. He allowed a few too many

baserunners giving up 6 hits and 2 walks in 2 innings.

Sutter was feeling apologetic in the locker room, 'I sure let that one get

away. What a miserable feeling to let the guys down; and our fans. One

minute things are looking great, then. BOOM, it's over with! I just hope I

get a chance to redeem myself real soon!'

Game 4

Harold Baines had 3 base hits at Busch Stadium where the Montreal Expos beat

the St. Louis Cardinals by the score of 5 to 2.

Montreal scored the decisive runs in a big top of the 9th inning scoring 3

runs using 5 hits. Spike Owen got things rolling when he providing the

offense himself as he belted a solo home run (his 1st of the season). Larry

Milbourne next to the plate and he lined a single. Tim Raines then stroked a

single. After an out was recorded, Tony Bernazard stepped up to the plate

and he stroked a base-hit driving in one more runner. Mike Schmidt stepped

into the box and drew a walk. Baines kept the rally going and laced a

base-knock to load the bases. Gary Carter stepped up next and he hit a

sacrifice fly scoring the final run of the inning. St. Louis was out-hit by

Montreal , 13 hits to 7.

The victory was credited to Mike Armstrong (2-0) who went 2 innings, allowing

no runs. Armstrong got relief help from Jeff Reardon who gained credit for

his 8th save. Bill Dawley (2-2) took the loss in relief.


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