St Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Series Start: Friday July 21 2006. 10:40 EST
Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, California
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Before the All-Star break, the Cardinals looked to beef up their rotation by trading for Jeff Weaver, who was horrible for the Angels. Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said the first half of the season has been a ``character building'' one for his team. He said the team has dealt with a lot of ups and downs including injuries to key players. ``But if you watch us play we look the same,'' he said. ``Nobody's drooping, everybody's hustling. If you keep doing that pretty soon the wind turns.'' The Dodgers also have had their share of injuries, with Kenny Lofton and Jeff Kent nicked up and J.D. Drew always seemingly a play away from going on the DL. Nomar Garciaparra, however, has stayed healthy and is battling for the NL batting title. Brad Penny has been stellar on the mound for L.A. and is a solid bet should he pitch in this series.
Dodgers breakdown (updated thru July 11)
• 2nd place National League West Standings
• 46 wins and 42 losses ( home 28-18/ road 18-24)
Team Leaders
• 1B N. Garciaparra 68 GP’S, 11 HR’S, 53 RBI’S, .358 AVG.
• RF J. Drew 76 GP’S, 9 HR’S, 50 RBI’S, .287 AVG.
• P B. Penny 19 GP’S, 10 W, 2 L, 2.91 ERA.
Injuries
• P Brett Tomko, strained left oblique. June 24 DL.
Cardinals breakdown (updated thru July 11)
• 1st place National League Central Standings
• 48 wins and 39 losses ( home 26-17/ road 22-22)
Team Leaders
• 3B S. Rolen 76 GP’S, 14 HR’S, 57 RBI’S, .331 AVG.
• 1B A. Pujols 70 GP’S, 29 HR’S, 76 RBI’S, .316 AVG.
• P C. Carpenter 17 GP’S, 7 W, 4 L, 2.92 ERA.
Injuries
• C Yadier Molina suffered a mild concussion and left the game July 6 after being hit in the back of the head by a pitch. He appeared as a defensive replacement July 8, and he started July 9.
Series Start: Friday July 21 2006. 10:40 EST
Dodger Stadium Los Angeles, California
http://www.wagerweb.com
Before the All-Star break, the Cardinals looked to beef up their rotation by trading for Jeff Weaver, who was horrible for the Angels. Cardinals manager Tony La Russa said the first half of the season has been a ``character building'' one for his team. He said the team has dealt with a lot of ups and downs including injuries to key players. ``But if you watch us play we look the same,'' he said. ``Nobody's drooping, everybody's hustling. If you keep doing that pretty soon the wind turns.'' The Dodgers also have had their share of injuries, with Kenny Lofton and Jeff Kent nicked up and J.D. Drew always seemingly a play away from going on the DL. Nomar Garciaparra, however, has stayed healthy and is battling for the NL batting title. Brad Penny has been stellar on the mound for L.A. and is a solid bet should he pitch in this series.
Dodgers breakdown (updated thru July 11)
• 2nd place National League West Standings
• 46 wins and 42 losses ( home 28-18/ road 18-24)
Team Leaders
• 1B N. Garciaparra 68 GP’S, 11 HR’S, 53 RBI’S, .358 AVG.
• RF J. Drew 76 GP’S, 9 HR’S, 50 RBI’S, .287 AVG.
• P B. Penny 19 GP’S, 10 W, 2 L, 2.91 ERA.
Injuries
• P Brett Tomko, strained left oblique. June 24 DL.
Cardinals breakdown (updated thru July 11)
• 1st place National League Central Standings
• 48 wins and 39 losses ( home 26-17/ road 22-22)
Team Leaders
• 3B S. Rolen 76 GP’S, 14 HR’S, 57 RBI’S, .331 AVG.
• 1B A. Pujols 70 GP’S, 29 HR’S, 76 RBI’S, .316 AVG.
• P C. Carpenter 17 GP’S, 7 W, 4 L, 2.92 ERA.
Injuries
• C Yadier Molina suffered a mild concussion and left the game July 6 after being hit in the back of the head by a pitch. He appeared as a defensive replacement July 8, and he started July 9.
