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The Cardinals scored one run, but blew a good chance to score a lot more in the top of the first inning. When the Dodgers came back and scored two in their half of the first, the complexion of the game changed.

Chris Carpenter battled, but he didn’t have his good stuff tonight.

Quite simply, the Cards still are not hitting when it counts.

The game set a MLB postseason record for combined men left on base with 30. Clearly, there were runs to be had. The Cardinals just didn’t get them home.

Los Angeles 5, St. Louis 3. The Dodgers lead the series 1-0.

Game 2, 5 p.m. Central time today (Thursday, Oct. 8) on TBS.