St. Louis Cardinals vs Texas Rangers
When ? 26 October, 2011 – 08:05 PM
Where ? Busch Stadium
Pitchers: vs Lewis vs Garcia
La Russa twice declined discussing a potential Game 7 starter, although ace volunteered for duty on two days’ rest. Carpenter, who allowed two runs in seven innings in Game 5, played catch Tuesday and said he felt fine. Washington said he’s tired of getting asked about pitchers being fatigued. Though the Rangers have two games to do it, there’ll be no holding back. He doesn’t plan on changing much from his Game 2 start. “Our confidence is very good that he’s going to pitch well,” manager Tony La Russa said. “And we’re challenging our bats to do more.” “We have two games to do it, we’ve got to play .500 ball,” Lewis said. “But we definitely want to get it done as soon as possible, that’s for sure.” Garcia was in top form in Game 2 with seven strikeouts and one walk. “Well, you definitely think when you’re in a kid, you want to be in this position, be on this stage,” Lewis said. “I think just being in the situation that we were last year throughout the playoffs gives you more of an edge, more relaxation. That’s for sure.” Lewis beat the in the clinching Game 6 in the AL championship series last year. He doesn’t mind being on the road, getting nine of his 14 wins with a 3.43 ERA, and has been stingy all postseason with a 2.95 ERA. “I think everybody’s available for the rest of the year, don’t you?” Carpenter said to reporters. “Whatever (La Russa) needs.” would be on regular rest but has struggled in the postseason. allowed three runs in 5 1/3 innings, throwing 109 pitches in Game 3. Fifth starter is a fringe option, having worked just one inning in the postseason. “He totally believes in what he’s trying to do out there,” Washington said. “He never gets away from what he does best. Colby never doubts what he’s capable of doing, and I think that’s what makes him apart from some guys at this stage.” “It doesn’t matter which team, which lineup, what part of the season it is,” Garcia said. “It’s just going out there and worrying about the little things that you can control.” Highlights, live score and results will be available soon..