Tuesday, October 16, 2012

STL Today: Despite struggles, Matheny sees no need to change lineup

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ST. LOUIS • The Cardinals' lineup has scored one run in the past 14 innings of the National League championship series, and it was pitcher Chris Carpenter who drove it in with an unlikely double.

Otherwise, the Giants have done what others have this postseason -- contained the Cardinals by containing the middle of the order.

The Cardinals got the majority of their offense from the back-third of the lineup against Washington in the National League division series, with No. 7-hitter Daniel Descalso and No. 8-hitter Pete Kozma contributing five RBIs in the final two innings of Game 5 to flip that result.

Carlos Beltran, in the two spot, has only...


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