Tough Trip Ends Well
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Matt Adams #53 of the St. Louis Cardinals receives high-fives from Allen Craig #21 and David Freese #23 after hitting a three-run home run in the third inning against the Houston Astros on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Chris Snyder #18 of the Houston Astros is tagged out by Daniel Descalso #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning trying to stretch a single into a double on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Pitcher Maikel Cleto #63 of the St. Louis Cardinals watches the ball leave the park on a home run by Brian Bogusevic #19 of the Houston Astros in the fourth inning on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Lucas Harrell #64 of the Houston Astros pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros slides into second base for a double as Daniel Descalso #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals applies the tag late on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Jaime Garcia #54 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Houston Astros on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Chris Snyder #18 of the Houston Astros is tagged out by Daniel Descalso #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning trying to stretch a single into a double on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Brian Bogusevic #19 of the Houston Astros receives a high-five from Dave Clark #35 after hitting a home run in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Shane Robinson #43 of the St. Louis Cardinals comes up short on a shallow fly ball against the Houston Astros on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Justin Maxwell #44 of the Houston Astros receives a high-five from Dave Clark #35 after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Chris Snyder #18 of the Houston Astros is tagged out by Daniel Descalso #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the third inning trying to stretch a single into a double on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Shortstop Jed Lowrie #4 of the Houston Astros throws from the ground in the third inning on an infield single by Allen Craig of the St. Louis Cardinals on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Matt Adams #53 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a three-run home run in the third inning against the Houston Astros on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: J.D. Martinez #14 of the Houston Astros scores on a wild pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals as Jaime Garcia waits for the ball on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Daniel Descalso #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals reaches to make a play on a ball hit in the hole against the Houston Astros on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Justin Maxwell #44 of the Houston Astros hits a two-run home run in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: J.D. Martinez #14 of the Houston Astros scores on a wild pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals as Jaime Garcia waits for the ball on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Chris Snyder #18 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Sam Freeman #61 of the St. Louis Cardinals makes an errant throw to first base, allowing Jed Lowrie #4 of the Houston Astros to reach on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Sam Freeman #61 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts during action against the Houston Astros on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Sam Freeman #61 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after a throwing error to first base allowing Jose Altuve of the Houston Astros to score on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Sam Freeman #61 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Houston Astros on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Justin Maxwell #44 of the Houston Astros winces in pain after being hit by a pitch as he is checked out by trainer Rex Jones and manager Brad Mills on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Houston defeated St. Louis 9-8. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Justin Maxwell #44 of the Houston Astros rounds the bases on a two-run home run in the second inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Justin Maxwell #44 of the Houston Astros reaches but can't make the catch on a fly ball by Adron Chambers of the St. Louis Cardinals on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Houston defeated St. Louis 9-8. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws to first base against the Houston Astros on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Houston defeated St. Louis 9-8. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Rafael Furcal #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals is congratulated at home plate by Adron Chambers #56 after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Houston defeated St. Louis 9-8. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Houston defeated St. Louis 9-8. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX - JUNE 06: Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws against the Houston Astros on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX - JUNE 06: Adam Wainwright #50 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws against the Houston Astros on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX - JUNE 06: David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals is tagged out by Jason Castro #15 of the Houston Astros on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX - JUNE 06: Allen Craig #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals receives congratulations from third base coach Jose Oquendo after hitting a home run in the third inning against the Houston Astros on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX - JUNE 06: Allen Craig #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals makes a catch on a fly ball by Chris Johnson #23 of the Houston Astros in the second inning on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX - JUNE 06: Fernando Martinez #21 of the Houston Astros strikes out against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX - JUNE 06: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros drives the ball to right field against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Right fielder Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals misplayed the ball and Altuve tok second. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX - JUNE 06: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros drives the ball to right field against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. Right fielder Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals misplayed the ball and Altuve tok second. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Chris Johnson #23 of the Houston Astros triples to center field in the siz=xth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Center fielder Adron Chambers #56 of the St. Louis Cardinals tracks down a hard hit ball by Chris Johnson #23 of the Houston Astros in the sixth inning on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Jason Castro #15 of the Houston Astros singles in the sixth against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 06: on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Jason Castro #15 of the Houston Astros is tagged out by catcher Yadier Molina #2 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning trying to score on a throwing error at first base on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros is tended to by trainer Rex Jones after twisting his ankle against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Jason Castro #15 of the Houston Astros is called out by home plate umpire Angel Hernandez #55 in the eighth inning trying to score on a throwing error at first base on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals fields a line drive in the sixth inning off the bat of Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros is tended to by trainer Rex Jones after twisting his ankle against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Brett Wallace #29 of the Houston Astros singles in the seventh inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Marwin Gonzalez #9 of the Houston Astros lays down a bunt for an infield hit in the eighth inningh against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Xavier Cedeno #63 of the Houston Astros throws against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Daniel Descalso #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals mishandles a ground ball against the Houston Astros on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Daniel Descalso #33 of the St. Louis Cardinals mishandles a ground ball against the Houston Astros on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros flies out to right field in the eighth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Jason Castro #15 of the Houston Astros is called out by home plate umpire Angel Hernandez #55 in the eighth inning trying to score on a throwing error at first base on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 06: Shane Robinson #43 of the St. Louis Cardinals flies out against the Houston Astros on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 06: Jason Motte #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Houston Astros 4-3. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 06: Jason Motte #30 of the St. Louis Cardinals shakes hands with catcher Yadier Molina #2 after the final out as St. Louis defeated Houston 4-3 on June 6, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 05: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros flips the ball to Jed Lowrie #4 of the Houston Astros for a force out in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 5, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Carlos Correa, the Astros first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft takes a throws from Jose Altuve during infield practice on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Carlos Correa, the Astros first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft is introduced during a press conference on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Carlos Correa, the Astros first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft is introduced during a press conference on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Carlos Correa, the Astros first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft takes batting practice on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Carlos Correa, the Astros first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft takes infield practice on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: General manager Jeff Luhnow (R) of the Houston Astros along with Bobby Heck, Astros Assistant G.M./Director of Scouting, introduces Carlos Correa, the first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft during a press conference on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Carlos Correa, the Astros first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft takes infield practice on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Catcher Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals chats with the Astros number draft pick Carlos Correa, during batting practice on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: General manager Jeff Luhnow (R), of the Houston Astros introduces Carlos Correa, the first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft during a press conference on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: General manager Jeff Luhnow of the Houston Astros was all smiles during a press conference to introduce Carlos Correa, the Astros' first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Carlos Correa, the Astros first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft takes the field for some infield practice on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals watches the Astros take batting practice on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Carlos Correa, the Astros first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft takes infield practice on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Carlos Correa, the Astros first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft is introduced during a press conference on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: St. Louis Cardinals third base coach Jose Oquendo, left, chats with Carlos Correa, center, and bench coach Joe Pettini on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Carlos Correa, the Astros first-overall selection in the 2012 MLB First Year Player Draft takes the field for some infield practice on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Brett Wallace #29 of the Houston Astros doubles to right field in the second inning on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: J.D. Martinez #14 of the Houston Astros makes a catch on a line drive in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Jed Lowrie #4 of the Houston Astros receives a high five from Dave Clark #35 after hitting a home run in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: J.A. Happ #30 of the Houston Astros throws in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Lance Lynn #31 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Lance Lynn #31 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Jed Lowrie #4 of the Houston Astros hits a home run in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Jed Lowrie #4 of the Houston Astros hits a home run in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Brad Mills #2 of the Houston Astros talks with J.A. Happ #30 of the Houston Astros before taking him out of the game in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Brad Mills #2 of the Houston Astros talks with J.A. Happ #30 of the Houston Astros before taking him out of the game in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Manager Brad Mills #2 of the Houston Astros signals to the bullpen against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Tyler Greene #27 of the St. Louis Cardinals grounds out on a hard hit ball to third base against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Rafael Furcal #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals lays down a sacrifice bunt in the third inning against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Pitcher Lance Lynn #31 of the St. Louis Cardinals lays down a sacrifice bunt in the sixth inning against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a sacrifice fly to right field scoring Shane Robinson in the third inning against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Matt Holliday #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals singles in the seventh against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Shane Robinson #43 of the St. Louis Cardinals receives congratulations from Matt Holliday #7 of the St. Louis Cardinals after hitting a home run in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals receives congratulations from Jose Oquendo after hitting a home run fifth inning against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Allen Craig #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals breaks his bat as he singles to right field scoring Rafael Furcal against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: David Carpenter #28 of the Houston Astros singles to center field as he breaks his bat against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Carlos Beltran #3 of the St. Louis Cardinals makes a play on a fly ball off the bat of Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Allen Craig #21 of the St. Louis Cardinals singles in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals connects for a grand slam in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals receives congratulations from Matt Holliday #7, Allen Craig #21 and Yadier Molina #4 after hitting a grand slam in the seventh inning against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Jed Lowrie #4 of the Houston Astros throws to first base against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Chris Snyder #18 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out in the sixth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Jed Lowrie #4 of the Houston Astros takes the throw at second base to force out Rafael Furcal #15 of the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON, TX - JUNE 07: Lance Lynn #31 of the St. Louis Cardinals throws against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: David Freese #23 of the St. Louis Cardinals homers in the ninth inning against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. St. Louis defeated Houston 14-2. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Catcher Tony Cruz #48 of the St. Louis Cardinals congratulates pitcher Sam Freeman #61 of the St. Louis Cardinals after getting the last out of the game against the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. St. Louis defeated Houston 14-2. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Justin Maxwell #44 of the Houston Astros makes a sliding catch on a fly ball from Matt Adams #53 of the St. Louis Cardinals in the ninth inning on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. St. Louis defeated Houston 14-2. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Tyler Greene #27 of the St. Louis Cardinals drives a ball down the third base line fielded by Chris Johnson #23 of the Houston Astros on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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St. Louis Cardinals v Houston Astros
HOUSTON,TX-JUNE 07: Brian Bogusevic #19 of the Houston Astros reacts after being called out on strikes in the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 7, 2012 at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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