Ep 5. 2011 World Series, Game 5: Cardinals at Rangers
- October 24, 2011
In this exciting episode of the World Series season 2011, we see two powerhouse teams face off in Game 5 of the 2011 World Series. The St. Louis Cardinals travel to Arlington, Texas to take on the Texas Rangers in what promises to be an intense and closely contested game.
Both teams have already claimed victories in the series, with the Cardinals taking Game 1 and Game 2, while the Rangers rallied to win Game 3 and Game 4. With the series tied at 2-2, Game 5 is crucial for both teams, as a win could swing the momentum in their favor and bring them one step closer to the title.
The Rangers send out their ace, C.J. Wilson, to the mound, while the Cardinals counter with Chris Carpenter, a seasoned veteran who has plenty of experience pitching in big games. The atmosphere is electric as both teams take the field, with fans from both sides cheering and chanting for their favorite team.
The game gets off to a tense start, with both pitchers taking command and refusing to give an inch to the opposition. The Rangers have a chance to strike first in the bottom of the second inning, with two men on base and only one out, but Carpenter manages to get out of the jam with a clutch strikeout and a groundout.
The Cardinals strike first blood in the top of the fourth inning, with a two-out RBI single from Rafael Furcal that brings in Allen Craig. The Rangers respond in the bottom of the inning, with Mitch Moreland hitting a solo home run to tie the game at 1-1.
The game remains deadlocked until the top of the seventh inning, when the Cardinals mount a two-out rally that sees them score two runs and take a 3-1 lead. The Rangers, desperate to stay in the game, mount a comeback in the bottom of the eighth inning, with a solo home run from Adrian Beltre that cuts the deficit to one run.
With the score now 3-2 in favor of the Cardinals, tensions run high as we head into the top of the ninth inning. The Rangers bring in their closer, Neftali Feliz, to try and keep the deficit at one run and give their offense a chance to tie the game or win it in the bottom of the inning.
The Cardinals, however, have other ideas, and manage to load the bases with only one out. David Freese steps up to the plate and delivers one of the most clutch hits in World Series history, a two-run double that extends the Cardinals' lead to 5-2.
With the crowd stunned into silence, the Rangers try to mount a comeback in the bottom of the ninth inning, but it proves too little, too late. The Cardinals hold on for a 5-2 victory, taking a 3-2 lead in the series and putting themselves in prime position to win the title.
In conclusion, this episode of the World Series season 2011 is a thrilling, high-stakes game that showcases the best of baseball. With strong pitching, clutch hitting, and intense drama throughout, it is a must-watch for any fan of the sport.
