Cardinals beat Rangers in 2011 World Series

The St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers played the deciding game Friday night in St. Louis.

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Oct. 28, 2011

The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Texas Rangers' David Murphy flies out to end Game 7 of the World Series. The Cardinals won 6-2.

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Oct. 28, 2011

The Cardinals come together to celebrate.

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Closer Jason Motte enjoys the victory.

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Rafael Furcal is hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to score Albert Pujols in the fifth inning.

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David Freese catches a foul ball by Josh Hamilton in the fifth inning.

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The Cardinals' Skip Schumaker breaks his bat on a ground out in the fourth inning.

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Nelson Cruz of the Rangers leaps against the wall, unable to catch a ball hit by David Freese.

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Rangers first baseman Michael Young drops a foul ball hit near the crowd by Albert Pujols in the third inning.

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The Rangers' Ian Kinsler is safe at first base after an error by Albert Pujols.

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Ian Kinsler (5) of the Texas Rangers turns a double play as Rafael Furcal slides into second base in the second inning.

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The Rangers' Josh Hamilton makes a catch at the wall on a ball hit by Yadier Molina of the Cardinals to end the first inning.

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Josh Hamilto of the Texas Rangers celebrates with Yorvit Torrealba (8) and manager Ron Washington after scoring on an RBI double by Michael Young in the first inning.

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Texas Rangers' Michael Young hits an RBI double during the first inning.

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Oct. 28, 2011

Yadier Molina (4) of the St. Louis Cardinals is greeted in the dugout prior to Game 7.

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The St. Louis Cardinals warm up on the field prior to Game 6 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St Louis, Mo.

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Starting pitcher Jaime Garcia (54) of the St. Louis Cardinals stands on the field.

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia pitches during the first inning.

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Michael Young (10) of the Texas Rangers reacts after striking out in the first inning.

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Texas Rangers Michael Young is out at second as St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal makes a double play throw in the third inning.

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Nick Punto (8) of the St. Louis Cardinals dives for a hit by Michael Young (10) in the third inning.

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St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese chases a foul ball in the third inning.

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Matt Holliday (7) and Rafael Furcal (15) of the St. Louis Cardinals collide after Holliday makes an error in the fourth inning.

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Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus flies over the Cardinals' Matt Holliday while attempting to complete a double play during the fourth inning.

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Mike Napoli of the Texas Rangers rolls his ankle sliding into second base after a throwing error in the fourth inning.Napoli continued to play.

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Cardinals third baseman David Freese drops a ball hit by Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton during the fifth inning.

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The Cardinals' Matt Holliday is safe at first base after an error by the Rangers' Michael Young in the sixth inning.

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The Cardinals' Albert Pujols dives for a single hit by Josh Hamilton in the sixth inning. The ball got past Pujols.

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The Cardinals' Albert Pujols complains to home plate umpire Gary Cederstrom after being called out on strikes in the sixth inning.

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Rangers' manager Ron Washington stands on the mound after removing pitcher Colby Lewis in the sixth inning.

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The Rangers' Nelson Cruz rounds the bases behind Cardinals relief pitcher Lance Lynn after Cruz hit a solo home run in the seventh inning.

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The Rangers' Adrian Beltre celebrates his solo home run in the seventh inning, giving Texas a 5-4 lead.

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Cardinals relief pitcher Lance Lynn is removed from the game in the seventh inning.

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Cardinals pitcher Jason Motte winds up in the ninth inning.

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Rangers pitcher Neftali Feliz throws in the ninth inning during.

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The Cardinals' Albert Pujols celebrates after scoring on a game-tying two-run triple by David Freese in the ninth inning,.

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The Rangers' Josh Hamilton hits a two-run home run in the 10th inning giving the Rangers a 9-7 lead.

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The Cardinals' David Freese hits the game winning home run against the Texas Rangers in the 11th inning.

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The Cardinals' David Freese rounds the bases after his game-winning home run in the 11th inning.

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The Cardinals' David Freese celebrates at home plate after hitting a walk off solo home run in the 11th inning to win game six of the World Series against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium, in St. Louis, taking the series to a final game seven.

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Rally towels are handed out inside the stadium gates prior to Game 5 of the World Series in Arlington, Tex.

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A Rangers fan watches batting practice prior to the game.

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Fans run to center field to catch batting practice balls prior to the game.

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Fireworks go off during the singing of the national anthem prior to Game 5 of the World Series.

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Fans cheer before Game 5.

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C.J. Wilson of the Texas Rangers pitches in the first inning of the game.

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Matt Holliday of the St. Louis Cardinals slides safely into second base, ahead of the tag by Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers, after a wild pitch in the second inning.

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Texas Rangers' David Murphy makes a diving catch on a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Nick Punto during the second inning.

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St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal lays down a bunt in front of Texas Rangers catcher Mike Napoli during the third inning.

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Texas Rangers' Mitch Moreland is congratulated in the dugout after hitting a home run during the third inning.

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Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli, left and C.J. Wilson talk on the mound during the fifth inning.

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter picks up a fielding error as Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler reaches first base safely in the fifth inning.

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Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre hits a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals in the sixth inning.

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Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre watches his home run off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter during the sixth inning.

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Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning.

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Fans catch a home run ball off the bat of Texas Rangers' Adrian Beltre during the sixth inning.

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St. Louis Cardinals' Nick Punto reacts after striking out with two runners on base during the sixth inning.

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David Murphy of the Texas Rangers hits a single in the sixth inning.

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Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals is held up at third base by coach Jose Oquendo after a single by Matt Holliday n the seventh inning.

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Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers throws to first base after fielding a hit by Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning.

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Rafael Furcal of the St. Louis Cardinals is thrown out at first as Mitch Moreland of the Texas Rangers makes the play in the eighth inning.

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Mike Napoli of the Texas Rangers hits a two-run double in the eighth inning.

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Texas Rangers relief pitcher Neftali Feliz and catcher Mike Napoli react after St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman is out at first to end the ninth inning. The Rangers won 4-2 to take a 3-2 lead in the series.

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Jaime Garcia (54) of the St. Louis Cardinals warms up prior to Game 4 of the MLB World Series against the Texas Rangers at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tex.

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A fan waves a Rangers flag.

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Albert Pujols (5) of the St. Louis Cardinals goes up to bat.

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Edwin Jackson throws during the first inning.

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Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler grounds out on a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals' Edwin Jackson during the first inning.

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St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina waits for a throw as Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus scores from first on a double by Josh Hamilton during the first inning.

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Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli hits a three-run home run during the sixth inning.

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Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli, right, celebrates with Yorvit Torrealba and Elvis Andrus after hitting a three-run home run during the sixth inning.

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St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig can't come up with a double hit by Texas Rangers' Elvis Andrus during the seventh inning.

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St. Louis Cardinals' Lance Berkman argues with home plate umpire Ron Kulpa after striking out during the seventh inning.

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Rafael Furcal of the St. Louis Cardinals turns the double play as Mike Napoli of the Texas Rangers slides into second base in the eighth inning.

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Derek Holland of the Texas Rangers pitches in the ninth inning.

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Fans cheer as Texas Rangers pitcher Derek Holland leaves the game during the ninth inning.

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Neftali Feliz of the Texas Rangers pitches in the ninth inning.

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St. Louis Cardinals players watch from the dugout in final inning of their loss to the Texas Rangers.

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Texas Rangers relief pitcher Neftali Feliz (R) hugs starter Derek Holland while Yorvit Torrealba (L) hugs catcher Mike Napoli after the Rangers defeated the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 4 of MLB's World Series baseball championship.

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Oct. 22, 2011

A Texas Rangers fan shows off an animal painted in team colors outside the stadium before Game 3 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, Tex.

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Oct. 22, 2011

Matt Harrison (54) of the Texas Rangers pitches in the first inning.

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Oct. 22, 2011

St. Louis Cardinals player Allen Craig hits a solo home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Matt Harrison, right, during the first inning.

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Oct. 22, 2011

Allen Craig (21) of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates in the dugout after hitting a homerun in the first inning.

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Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler fails to catch a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Ryan Theriot during the third inning.

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Kyle Lohse pitches in the first inning.

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Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler beats the tag of St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols during the third inning.

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Pitching coach Mike Maddux talks to Matt Harrison (54) of the Texas Rangers in the fourth inning.

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Former President George W. Bush, left, and Texas Rangers CEO Nolan Ryan watch action.

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Mike Napoli of the Texas Rangers is tagged out at home plate by Yadier Molina of the St. Louis Cardinals in the fourth inning.

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Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli reacts after umpire Ron Kulpa called St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday safe at first during the fourth inning.

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Nelson Cruz of the Texas Rangers hits a two-run home run in the fourth inning.

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Jon Jay of the St. Louis Cardinals is called out by umpire Ted Barrett after the tag by Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers at second base in the fifth inning.

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Texas Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre tags out St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina during the fifth inning.

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Fans watch the action during Game Three of the MLB World Series.

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Lance Lynn of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the fifth inning.

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Rafael Furcal of the St. Louis Cardinals turns the double play as Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers slides into second base in the sixth inning.

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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a three-run home run off Texas Rangers relief pitcher Alexi Ogando during the sixth inning .

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St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits a three-run home run off Texas Rangers starting pitcher Alexi Ogando and in front of Texas Rangers catcher Yorvit Torrealba during the sixth inning.

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Rafael Furcal and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after scoring on a Pujols three-run home run in the sixth inning.

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The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a three-run home run in the sixth inning.

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Rafael Furcal of the St. Louis Cardinals turns the double play as Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers slides into second base in the sixth inning.

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Alexi Ogando of the Texas Rangers is removed from the game in the sixth inning by manager Ron Washington.

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Mike Gonzalez of the Texas Rangers pitches in the seventh inning.

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Lance Lynn of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches to Elvis Andrus of the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning during Game Three of the MLB World Series.

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Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a solo home run in the ninth inning for his third home run of the night.

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Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers 16-7.

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Mitchell Boggs and Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate.

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Oct. 20, 2011

The St. Louis Cardinals practice on the field prior to Game 2 of the World Series before going up against the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

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Crew members William Philpot, Mario Vargas, Patric Powell and Jovan Vargas paint the World Series logo on the grass at Rangers Ballpark in preparation for Game 3 of the World Series in Arlington, Tx.

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning.

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The Texas Rangers' Josh Hamilton breaks his bat on a pitch from St. Louis Cardinals' Jaime Garcia during the first inning.

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Elvis Andrus (1) of the Texas Rangers flips the ball to Ian Kinsler (5) to get Jaime Garcia (54) of the St. Louis Cardinals out at second base to end the fifth inning.

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Nelson Cruz (17) of the Texas Rangers loses his bat in the stands in the fifth inning.

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Texas Rangers Elvis Andrus slides safe into second base past St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Rafael Furcal in the ninth inning .

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Jason Motte of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches in the ninth inning.

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Texas Rangers' Michael Young hits a RBI sacrifice fly ball against the St. Louis Cardinals during the ninth inning.

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Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers scores to tie the game in the ninth inning .

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St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Daniel Descalso (L) and shortstop Rafael Furcal (R) come to the mound to talk to relief pitcher Jason Motte in the ninth inning.

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Oct. 19, 2011

The flag is displayed on the field during the national anthem before Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers in St. Louis.

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Oct. 19, 2011

Security overlook the stadium.

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Oct. 19, 2011

From left, first lady Michelle Obama, Marine Lance Cpl. James Sperry, his daughter five-year-old Hannah Sperry and Jill Biden attend the game.

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Oct. 19, 2011

St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal tags out Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler as Kinsler is caught stealing second during the first inning.

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Oct. 19, 2011

Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning.

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Oct. 19, 2011

Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli is congratulated in the dugout.

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Oct. 19, 2011

Texas Rangers right fielder Nelson Cruz can't come up with a hit by St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig during the sixth inning.

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Oct. 19, 2011

Mike Gonzalez of the Texas Rangers pitches in the bottom of the seventh inning.

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Oct. 19, 2011

Daniel Descalso of the St. Louis Cardinals hits a sacrifice bunt against Scott Feldman #39 of the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning.

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Oct. 19, 2011

Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers and manager Ron Washington argue a call with home plate umpire Jerry Layne after Beltre was called out on a disputed foul ball in the ninth inning.

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Oct. 19, 2011

Jason Motte of the St. Louis Cardinals makes a play in the ninth inning.

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Oct. 19, 2011

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Holliday (7) and Jon Jay (19) celebrate after the final out in the ninth inning. The Cardinals won 3-2 to take a 1-0 lead in the series.

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Oct. 19, 2011

The flag is rolled up.

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Oct. 18, 2011

The St. Louis Cardinals take batting practice at Busch Stadium for Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers in St. Louis.

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Oct. 18, 2011

Workers prepare the infield at Busch Stadium for Game 1 of baseball's World Series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers.

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Oct. 18, 2011

The St. Louis Cardinals joke around in the infield during practice before Game 1 of the World Series in St. Louis.

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Oct. 18, 2011

St. Louis Cardinals’ manager Tony La Russa hits during practice prior to Game 1 of baseball's World Series against the Texas Rangers.

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Oct. 18, 2011

St. Louis Cardinal Yadier Molina catches a ball during practice before Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers.

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Oct. 18, 2011

Texas Rangers' Neftali Feliz, left, talks to St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols during practice for Game 1 of baseball's World Series.

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Oct. 18, 2011

From left to right, Texas Rangers Adrian Beltre, Elvis Andrus, Michael Young and Ian Kinsler have fun during practice before Game 1 of the World Series.

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Oct. 18, 2011

Adrian Beltre of the Texas Rangers fields during practice at Busch Stadium before Game 1 of the World Series.

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Oct. 18, 2011

Texas Ranger Elvis Andrus, right, interviews teammate Nelson Cruz during a press conference in St. Louis before Game 1 of the World Series.

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Oct. 16, 2011

The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after Game 6 of baseball's National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Milwaukee. The Cardinals won 12-6 to win the series and advance to the World Series.

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Oct. 15, 2011

Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler celebrates after winning Game 6 of baseball's American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers to advance to the World Series.

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