The Cardinals cap a remarkable final month by winning the National League wild card. On the season’s final day, Chris Carpenter shuts out Houston, 8 – 0, while Atlanta loses, 4 – 3, to Philadelphia in 13 innings. Rookie Craig Kimbrel, outstanding all year for Atlanta, falters by blowing a save opportunity in the 9th. The Cards were 10 games back of the Braves on August 25th.

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On September 28, 2011 — The Cardinals cap a remarkable final month by winning the National League wild card. On the season’s final day, Chris Carpenter shuts out Houston, 8 – 0, while Atlanta loses, 4 – 3, to Philadelphia in 13 innings. Rookie Craig Kimbrel, outstanding all year for Atlanta, falters by blowing a save opportunity in the 9th. The Cards were 10 games back of the Braves on August 25th.

 

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 29
National Pastime September 28
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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