What's in the Cards?

For a team expected to do no better than middle-of-the-pack in the N.L. Central, the St. Louis Cardinals are hanging with the big boys. Not only are they nipping at the heels of the Chicago Cubs, but Saturday the Cardinals became just the second club all year to win a series at Fenway Park. Now they're on their way to a sweep. Through 6 innings the Redbirds own a 2-0 lead. Joel Pineiro is throwing a 5-hitter, while unsung standouts Brian Barton and Ryan Ludwick each have an RBI.

Update: Kevin Youkilis just went yard as I finished typing this post. The lead is halved at 2-1. Youkilis with his 12th. At any moment the Bo Sox could force open the floodgates. That's what they do.

2nd Update: Problem for St. Louis: Rick Ankiel just fell down attempting to catch a routine fly ball. Bigger problem: Coco Crisp was the batter and used his wheels to stretch out a triple. He's on 3rd with no outs in the bottom of the 8th.

3rd Update: Brand new ballgame as Crisp scores on a sacrafice fly.