Ep 1. 2011 World Series, Game 1: Rangers at Cardinals

The 2011 World Series kicked off with Game 1: Rangers at Cardinals, and the stage was set for an intense battle between these two talented teams. All eyes were on the pitchers as they took the mound, with Chris Carpenter leading the charge for the Cardinals and C.J. Wilson taking the ball for the Rangers.

As the game got underway, tensions were running high, and both teams were determined to take an early lead. The first few innings were a true battle of wills, with both Carpenter and Wilson refusing to give an inch. It wasn't until the bottom of the fourth inning that the first run of the game was scored, as Allen Craig hit a solo home run to give the Cardinals a 1-0 lead.

The Rangers quickly responded in the top of the fifth inning, tying the game up with a solo home run of their own from Mike Napoli. But the Cardinals weren't done yet, and they were quick to answer back with a run of their own in the bottom of the sixth inning, thanks to a clutch double from Lance Berkman.

As the game progressed, both teams continued to fight tooth and nail for every run. But it was the Cardinals who came out on top in the end, as they sealed the win with two final runs in the bottom of the eighth inning. The Rangers just couldn't find their rhythm after that, and the Cardinals ultimately took Game 1 with a final score of 3-2.

Despite the loss, the Rangers put up an impressive fight throughout the game, and it was clear that this World Series was far from over. With Game 2 just around the corner, baseball fans around the world were eagerly waiting to see what would happen next in this exciting showdown between two talented teams.