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atmosphere in training has been fantastic, ever

20 Apr 2018 at 21:36

(SportsNetwork. Josh Norman Jersey .com) - If the St. Louis Cardinals are going to advance to their second World Series in three seasons they are going to have to earn it. Tonight, the Cardinals will try to finish off the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series at Busch Stadium. That may be easier said than done, though, as the Cardinals will be going up against perhaps the best pitcher in baseball in left-hander Clayton Kershaw. Kershaw is likely headed toward another NL Cy Young Award after a remarkable regular season that saw him go 16-9 and lead the major leagues with a minuscule 1.83 ERA and an NL-best 232 strikeouts. The Cardinals, though, have given him fits, as he lost twice to them in the regular season and, despite a terrific effort, was defeated by them on Saturday in Game 2 of this series. Kershaw gave up an unearned run and two hits over six innings of that one to fall to 1-1 with a 0.47 ERA in three starts this postseason. "All we have to do is score for him," said Dodgers first baseman Adrian Gonzalez. St. Louis, meanwhile, will be trying to secure an amazing 19th NL pennant behind rookie Michael Wacha, who has been spectacular this postseason, winning both of his starts, while pitching to a 0.64 ERA. Wacha was able to outduel Kershaw in Game 2 by scattering five hits over 6 2/3 scoreless innings. Counting his last start of the regular season, when he came within an out of a no-hitter, he is 3-0 with an 0.42 ERA. "I just expect Michael to go out and do what hes done, just like the rest of our guys," Cardinals manager Mike Matheny said. "Stick with what youve done all along the way, and dont ignore and dont deny the excitement." Los Angeles staved off elimination on Wednesday, as Gonzalez hit two of the Dodgers four home runs in a 6-4 win at Dodger Stadium. Carl Crawford and A.J. Ellis also delivered solo blasts for the NL West champs, who hadnt homered at all in dropping three of the first four matchups to St. Louis. "I think if you look at it now, weve kind of become Americas team because everyone wants to see a seventh game," Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said. "Probably even fans in St. Louis want to see a seventh game, so I figure that everyones for us to win on Friday night." Zack Greinke (1-0) worked out of a bases-loaded no-out jam in the first, then limited the Cardinals to two runs on six hits over seven innings. He also helped his cause with an RBI single. "When Zack got out of that inning with no runs, it was just a huge momentum swing in the game," Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis said. "Sometimes a game is won or lost in that first inning. I think that first inning had a huge impact on todays game." Matt Holliday went 3-for-4 with an RBI and Matt Adams and Matt Carpenter each collected two hits in the loss for the Cardinals, who, of course, have lost an NLCS both times they have held a 3-1 lead, including last year to the San Francisco Giants. Unlike last year though, the Cards will play the final two games in St. Louis, where they are 25-6 since Aug. 11. "Were not going to San Francisco, were going home, so I think thats a big plus," Cards third baseman David Freese said. If necessary, Game 7 will be played on Saturday at Busch Stadium. Washington Redskins Jerseys . And, just for good measure, lets say the lottery team finishes the game short-handed because two starters come down with the very same injury. Russ Grimm Jersey . Keenum will make his first appearance in a regular-season game against the rugged defence of the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium, where the fans just set a Guinness record as the noisiest outdoor stadium in the world.Garry Monk says his Leeds team are determined to prove they are among the big hitters of the Sky Bet Championship by defeating leaders Newcastle in Sundays mouth-watering lunchtime showdown, live on Sky Sports 1. Newcastle are thriving under Rafael Benitez and have won their last seven in the league, as they bid to make an immediate return to the top flight.But Leeds are also better placed than they have been for a while, three wins in a row having taken them into promotion contention themselves. Leeds vs Newcastle November 20, 2016, 1:00pm Live on Get Sky Sports Get a Sky Sports pass And former Swansea boss Monk thinks a packed Elland Road will witness another positive display from his side on Sunday.On paper this will be the toughest test of the season, said Monk. Newcastle are top of the league, which means they have been the best team so far.They have high calibre players and a high calibre manager, they have the most expensive team in the league, so you wwould expect them to be where they are. Brian Quick Jersey. Our approach is no different, our job is to give 100 per cent and try and put our best football on the pitch, and we know that, when we do that, we can fight for a result.We have a capacity crowd ready to support the team, we want to send people home happy, and we are going out there determined to win the game. The goals have been flowing this season for Dwight Gayle and Newcastle A Champions League winner with Liverpool and a former Real Madrid boss, Benitez has been part of some huge club occasions but he admitted he was looking forward to Sunday.It will be a massive game for everybody, said Benitez.But its the kind of game you want to play. Garry Monk is a good young manager who is growing and will get better in the future.The atmosphere in training has been fantastic, everyone has been working hard. Im really pleased with everyone.Upgrade to Sky Sports now to watch Man Utd v Arsenal this Saturday and get the first six months half price! Also See: How good are Newcastle? Pruttons predictions Perez wins EFL goal of the month Derby revert to Pride Park Cheap NFL JerseysWholesale NFL Jerseys Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Jerseys 2020 Cheap Jerseys Wholesale Cheap Jerseys Free Shipping Cheap Nike NFL Jerseys ' ' '



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