Texas Rangers vs St. Louis Cardinals
When ? Sunday, October 23, 2011 – 08:05 PM
Where ? Rangers Ballpark in Arlington
Pitchers: vs Jackson vs Holland
After the teams combined for eight runs while splitting the first two games on a pair of damp nights at Busch Stadium, Pujols joined Babe Ruth and Reggie Jackson as the only players to hit three homers in a World Series game in St. Louis’ 16-7 road win Saturday . His six RBIs tied a single-game record set by Bobby Richardson in 1960 and in 2009. He also matched the Series mark for hits in a game, set by Paul Molitor in 1982. While the right-hander is making his first World Series start, Jackson gave up a solo homer in two innings of relief during the Rays’ 10-2 loss to Philadelphia in the 2008 series. St. Louis’ , who had two hits Saturday, is 1 for 3 with a homer in his career off Holland. The Cardinals, who won Game 1 but then blew a one-run ninth-inning lead to lose Game 2, once again have history on their side. Thirty-six of 54 teams that won Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead have won the title, including 10 of the last 11. Paced by , the have powered their way back into a World Series advantage. “I just hope that we can make him chase some stuff, not put stuff in the wrong spot,” Washington said. “When the opportunity presents itself to put him on the bag, I’m not going to let him swing the bat.” Coming off an historic performance at the plate in Game 3, Pujols looks to help the Cardinals take a 3-1 series lead over the on Sunday night in Arlington. “I really want to win this,” Holland said. “I feel like I’ve got a lot to prove after what happened last year, but it’s obviously not going to take me out of my game or what I have to do for this next start.” The Rangers should feel confident handing the ball to (1-0, 5.27 ERA), considering they have won all three games he’s started this postseason. If the Cardinals keep swinging the bats like they did Saturday, that pattern will continue. Holland, however, allowed four runs in just 4 2/3 innings of Texas’ 15-5 ALCS-clinching Game 6 victory over Detroit on Oct. 15. St. Louis’ 16 runs in Game 3 tied for the second-most in World Series history. The Cardinals also become the first team in Series history to post four straight multi-run innings. We will post information about results of this match.. stay tuned.