Young Michael Wacha continues to shine for the Cardinals, this time defeating Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, 1 – 0, in Game 2 of the NLCS. The only runs scores in the 5th on a double by David Freese, a passed ball and a sacrifice fly by Jon Jay.

On October 12, 2013 — Young Michael Wacha continues to shine for the Cardinals, this time defeating Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, 1 – 0, in Game 2 of the NLCS. The only runs scores in the 5th on a double by David Freese, a passed ball and a sacrifice fly by Jon Jay.

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Young Michael Wacha continues to shine for the Cardinals, this time defeating Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, 1 – 0, in Game 2 of the NLCS. The only runs scores in the 5th on a double by David Freese, a passed ball and a sacrifice fly by Jon Jay.

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