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In this Oct. 9, 2011, file photo, Milwaukee Brewers' Ryan Braun hits a two-RBI double during the fifth inning in Game 1 of baseball's National League championship series against the St.

Sometimes, it seems Tony La Russa wishes he could put a dozen more players in his dugout. Just imagine how many moves he could make then.

The St. Louis manager employed most of his roster Wednesday night, mixing and matching his way through Game 1 of the World Series and guiding the Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers.

The Cardinals needed their ace to pitch like an ace, and that is what veteran Chris Carpenter did in a 3-2 Game 1 victory over the Rangers.

Tom Verducci labels it a vintage performance.

Stellar relief pitching and a clutch pinch-hit propelled the Cardinals to a 3-2 win over the Rangers in Game 1 of the World Series.

Allen Craig drove in the winning run for the Cardinals.

Cardinals deal opening blow to Rangers in Game 1 victory.

The Cardinals are hoping Chris Carpenter can dominate like an ace in Game 1 of the World Series against a fearsome Rangers lineup.

Ted Keith blogs all of the action at Busch Stadium.

Rangers couldn't win with half a Hamilton last year. What are their chances now?

On Aug. 24, the Cardinals were 10½ games out in the NL wild-card race. Tonight they will host Game 1 of the World Series.

What started their unlikely revival? Joe Lemire explains.

Playoff problems at home? Not in Game 1 of the ALCS for the Rangers, who jumped on Cy Young favorite Justin Verlander early then outlasted two rain delays to beat the Tigers 3-2.