Dodgers 4, Cardinals 6, Final 11 - Aug. 5, 2008

10 Possible Shannonisms For Manny’s STL Season Debut
bugsandcranks.com 8/6/2008 — Tonight the new and improved Los Angeles Dodgers roll into St. Louis with the League’s best ERA, a dearth of young talent and Major League Baseball’s most egomaniacal, dread-locked baby. Manny Ramirez makes his return to the Lou for the first time since 2005 and you can bet that there will be boos, wise cracks and a clever sign or too (not all Cardinal fans are as sweet and innocent as they seem).

SEE IT: MLB, Cardinals Release All-Star Game Logo
bizofbaseball.com 8/6/2008 — Major League Baseball, the St. Louis Cardinals and the City of St. Louis today unveiled the official logo of the 80th All-Star Game, which will be played at Busch Stadium on July 14, 2009. Today’s unveiling took place at a press conference at Busch Stadium prior to the Club’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Those in attendance for the announcement included the Mayor of the ...

Apparently, that is just Juan being Juan - Los Angeles Times
latimes.com 8/6/2008 — Fast forward to the ninth inning, the Dodgers down, 4-0, and Jones comes up as a pinch-hitter and hits a ball more than 400 feet for a home run. You can also imagine the terror gripping those in the Cardinals' dugout, Ron Villone throwing two pitches ...

On Deck: Brewers Brawling and Falling — Foul Balls

Game Thread 8/5: St. Louis Cardinals — True Blue LA

How Are The Cardinals Still Here? — wrigleyville23

Two Games — 6-4-2 — an Angels/Dodgers double play blog

Ludwick saves game when 'pen can't — Major League Baseball News 8/6/2008
Ryan Ludwick's 11th-inning walk-off home run saved a game in which the Cardinals bullpen allowed a four-run ninth in a 6-4 victory over the Dodgers on Tuesday. Chris Carpenter pitched five shutout innings, departing after two rain delays, and Albert ...

Ninth-inning rally goes to waste as Dodgers lose in 11th — L.A. Times - Baseball News 8/6/2008
Trailing, 4-0, they tie the score, but lose when Cardinals' Ludwick ends the game with a two-run home run. > Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run home run in the 11th ...

Cardinals sign infielder Lopez — Major League Baseball News 8/6/2008
Following the Cardinals' 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, the organization announced the signing of infielder Felipe Lopez to a Major League contract.

Ludwick's 2-run homer in 11th gives Cards 6-4 win — Boston.com -- Baseball News 8/6/2008
Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run home run in the 11th inning off Jason Johnson, a starter called into duty, to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 6-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

Bullpen continues to struggle for Cards — Major League Baseball News 8/6/2008
The non-waiver Trade Deadline has passed. The Cardinals' most glaring concern remains.Late-inning chaos struck yet again on Tuesday night, as another bullpen debacle cost Chris Carpenter what would have been his first win since September 2006. The ...

Manny Ramirez' red-hot bat unable to propel Dodgers — Red Sox & MLB - BostonHerald.com 8/6/2008
ST. LOUIS - The Cardinals got the best of Manny Ramirez this time. Too bad it was four years too late. Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, Albert Pujols...