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When Carlos Beltran hits, the Cardinals are a different team. And since Beltran absolutely loves hitting in postseason play, the San Francisco Giants have their hands full.
Beltran and 2011 postseason hero David Freese did the heavy lifting Sunday night as the Cardinals proved they are worthy defenders of their World Championship.
They are comfortable performing on the big stage. That fact, combined with fraying of the Giants rotation, puts them in excellent shape in this National League Championship Series.
Here is what some of our favorite sports pundits wrote about Game 1:
Beltran and 2011 postseason hero David Freese did the heavy lifting Sunday night as the Cardinals proved they are worthy defenders of their World Championship.
They are comfortable performing on the big stage. That fact, combined with fraying of the Giants rotation, puts them in excellent shape in this National League Championship Series.
Here is what some of our favorite sports pundits wrote about Game 1:
Tipsheet: Cards hitters create Giants crisis : Stltoday
