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That is, he leaned a bit more on his changeup while continuing to increase use of his curve over regular season levels and still throwing his fastball a majority of the time. Whereas he consistently pitched away and away to Pittsburgh hitters, Wacha against the Dodgers showed more of a willingness to come down and in, particularly against right-handed hitters.

In a vacuum, these are good conditions for them, but the phrase "in a vacuum" doesn't take into account Michael Wacha. By Dayn Perry. Oct 18, at am ET 3 min read. Clayton Kershaw versus Michael Wacha? Yes, please. Mariners top prospects for R. Twins to retire Jim Kaat's No. Wacha Dayn Perry 3 min read. Louis and the Dodgers' Max Scherzer struggled with their control early in just the second winner-take-all game in postseason history with two starting pitchers aged plus.

Wainwright is 40; Scherzer is Wainwright and Scherzer issued two walks apiece through the first three innings. Scherzer's wild pitch led to a run in the first and he plunked Harrison Bader in the fourth.

Turner tied it at 1 in the fourth on a leadoff shot into the Dodgers' bullpen in left. It was the first homer Wainwright has ever given up on a curveball in the postseason. Scherzer left with one out in the fifth after giving up a leadoff single to Edman and a walk to Goldschmidt. He paced the dugout with his hands on his hips. Former Cardinal Joe Kelly got out of the jam after Goldschmidt reached third on a wild pitch. Scherzer allowed one run and three hits, struck out four and walked three against his hometown team.

The Dodgers had Wainwright on the ropes in the third, loading the bases with one out. He was within one ball of walking in the tying run before Trea Turner broke his bat grounding into an inning-ending double play on a pitch.

Nationals outfielder Juan Soto sat behind the plate wearing a Trea Turner jersey from his time in Washington. On Wednesday night, the St. The single-elimination contest will dictate who advances to the next round, wherein they'll play a best-of-five division series against the San Francisco Giants , and who heads home to begin their offseason.

You can view the full postseason schedule by clicking here. Date : Wednesday, Oct. Max Scherzer. Both teams have been on a tear to get to this point, with the Cardinals recently reeling off the longest winning streak in the majors this season 17 games. One benefit of two hot teams meeting is that the quality of baseball should be high. That extends to the starting pitching matchup, which looks outstanding.

Wainwright started 32 games this season, amassing a 3. He throws three pitches more than 20 percent of the time: his signature curveball, his uppers sinker, and his mids cutter.

When he needs a swing-and-miss, his curveball is his best option. Game 6. Game 5. Game 4. Game 3. Game 2. Louis 90 Today's at Bats Full Player Profile 1st: Carlson safe at first on fielding error by shortstop Seager, Goldschmidt safe at third on error. Turner grounded into fielder's choice to shortstop, Betts out at second. Turner grounded into double play, second to first, Seager out at second. Turner reached on infield single to catcher.

Turner singled to left. Turner lined out to pitcher. Turner homered to left feet. Turner lined out to left. Turner struck out swinging. Turner to second. Cardinals STL.