Photos: St. Louis Cardinals beat L.A. Dodgers, 3-2 in NLCS opener
October 11, 2013
St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran hits his game-winning hit during the 13th inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran celebrates after hitting his game-winning hit during the 13th inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Juan Uribe #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts as he strikes out in the 13th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game One of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00171_NLCS_Los_A )
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina tags out Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Ellis at home during the 10th inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( APTOPIX NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran is congratulated by teammates after his game-winning hit during the 13th inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( APTOPIX NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig looks back as the Budweiser Clydesdales make their way around the field before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals dives back to first base against Michael Young #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 11th inning during Game One of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00162_NLCS_Los_A )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Mark Ellis races to third for a triple during the 10th inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers turns a double play on a ball hit by David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning of Game One of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00102_NLCS_Los_A )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Ronald Belisario #54 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the 10th inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game One of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00145_NLCS_Los_A )
St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Lynn throws during the 13th inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis talks to starting pitcher Zack Greinke during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Brian Wilson throws during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Trevor Rosenthal throws during the ninth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig is out at second as St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Pete Kozma turns a double play on a ball hit by Juan Uribe during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Uribe hits a two-run scoring single during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
The Budweiser Clydesdales make their way around the field before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran hits a two-run scoring double during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Carpenter celebrates as he scores on a double by Carlos Beltran during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier can't come up with a double by St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( APTOPIX NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly talks to Juan Uribe (5) and Yasiel Puig during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Randy Choate (36) works during the seventh inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals catches a ball hit by Zack Greinke #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning of Game One of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00092_NLCS_Los_A )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Jon Jay #19 of the St. Louis Cardinals is out at first by Adrian Gonzalez #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on a double play on a ball hit by David Freese #23 in the seventh inning during Game One of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00098_NLCS_Los_A )
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez stretches to get St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina out at first during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Carlos Martinez (62) works against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez is hit by a pitch during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Joe Kelly #58 talks to Yadier Molina #4 of the St. Louis Cardinals on the mound during Game One of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00077_NLCS_Los_A )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez slides safely home after scoring on a two-run single by Juan Uribe during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier reacts in front of St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina after striking out during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez is congratulated in the dugout after scoring during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Al Tielemans, Pool) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly throws during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Al Tielemans, Pool) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Adrian Gonzalez walks back to the dugout after striking out with runners on first and second during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Fans watch during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Joe Kelly reacts after getting Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig to strike out during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( APTOPIX NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Yasiel Puig #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning during Game One of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00082_NLCS_Los_A )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Joe Kelly #58 talks to Yadier Molina #4 and Matt Carpenter #13 of the St. Louis Cardinals on the mound during Game One of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00088_NLCS_Los_A )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers grounds out in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game One of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00084_NLCS_Los_A )
St. Louis Cardinals' Pete Kozma can't catch a ball hit by Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Uribe during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly is introduced before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter is introduced before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly (8) speaks with St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (22) before the first inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig looks up as he pops out during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' A.J. Ellis breaks his bat as he grounds out during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Zack Greinke throws during the first inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Al Tielemans, Pool) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Joe Kelly #58 of the St. Louis Cardinals walks off of the field at the end o fhte sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during Game One of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00089_NLCS_Los_A )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Carl Crawford trips as he rounds first after hitting a double during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier waits to bat before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny (22) greets players before the first inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
A Hat rests in the Los Angeles Dodgers dugout before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Juan Uribe runs after hitting a two-run scoring single during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Hanley Ramirez #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks to first after being hit by a pitch in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals during Game One of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00038_NLCS_Los_A )
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny yells from the dugout during the second inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Hanley Ramirez is congratulated in the dugout after scoring during the third inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
The Los Angeles Dodgers stretch before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier waits to bat before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals hitting coach John Mabry throws before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: A.J. Ellis #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers thows during batting practice prior to Game One of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00005_NLCS_Los_A )
Los Angeles Dodgers' Andre Ethier waits to bat before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Earvin "Magic" Johnson waves to fans before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Matheny throws batting practice before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Manager Don Mattingly #8 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws during batting practice prior to Game One of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00001_NLCS_LOS_A )
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese warms up before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Brian Wilson #00 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on during batting practive prior to Game One of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00002_NLCS_Los_A )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Jason Motte #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on duroing batting practice prior to Game One of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00006_NLCS_Los_A )
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Carl Crawford throws before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
ST LOUIS, MO - OCTOBER 11: Shane Robinson #43 of the St. Louis Cardinals warms up during batting practice prior to Game One of the National League Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium on October 11, 2013 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images) ( 184309261CH00008_NLCS_Los_A )
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina throws before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly throws batting practice before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals right fielder Shane Robinson gets ready to bat before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly works during batting practice before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
The St. Louis Cardinals stand before the first inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. speaks to people during the fifth inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the St. Louis Cardinals, Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
The Budweiser Clydesdales make their way around the field before Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday, Oct. 11, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) ( NLCS Dodger Cardinals Baseball )
St. Louis Cardinals' Carlos Beltran hits his game-winning hit during the 13th inning of Game 1 of the National League baseball championship series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ( NLCS Dodgers Cardinals Baseball )
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