Sometimes you lose. Sometimes you lose. It never rains. And sometimes you lose.
Four consecutive soul crushing losses have placed the Cardinals in serious jeopardy heading into the final two months of the season. Tonight, a similarly gut-wrenching loss nearly occurred, but the Cards were able to fight off the Visigoths and win in fourteen innings. It took five hours and nine minutes, but the lads were able to defeat the Mets and end a five game losing streak. The game left me emotionally unstable, which is kind of a rarity. Usually, I get angry, frustrated, sad, whatever, but never just prone to wild mood swings and staring at the door all at once. I felt that way for about an hour after this one, which should tell you all you really need to know.
The good news? Chris Carpenter returns to the big leagues on Wednesday in Atlanta. Not a moment too soon. Even shortened starts and tight pitch counts will be a major improvement on what we’ve been seeing. The bullpen had to go ten innings tonight after Joel Piniero’s abortion of a start, his fourth time to allow 10 or more hits in his last five starts. The guy is getting pummelled. Adam Wainwright threw curves today, and should be beginning rehab starts soon. Come back, Adam, and come quickly, Carp.
12:05 tomorrow, Lohse and Santana. Get three runs and hope for the best.
