Manager Mike Matheny yanks his starter, Jaime Garcia, after only two laborious innings, but St. Louis goes on to beat Washington, 12 – 4, to even the NLDS at one win apiece. Lance Lynn steps in ably in relief of Garcia while the Cards chase Nats starter Jordan Zimmermann after only 3 innings. Homers by Allen Craig, Daniel Descalso and Carlos Beltran, twice, propel the winners’ offense.

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On October 8, 2012 — Manager Mike Matheny yanks his starter, Jaime Garcia, after only two laborious innings, but St. Louis goes on to beat Washington, 12 – 4, to even the NLDS at one win apiece. Lance Lynn steps in ably in relief of Garcia while the Cards chase Nats starter Jordan Zimmermann after only 3 innings. Homers by Allen Craig, Daniel Descalso and Carlos Beltran, twice, propel the winners’ offense.

 

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