Washington, DC (Sports Network) - Chris Carpenter continued his postseason
dominance and Pete Kozma hit a three-run homer as the St. Louis Cardinals
spoiled the first playoff game in the nation's capital in 79 years with an 8-0
win over the Washington Nationals in Game 3 of their National League Division
Series. Wednesday's contest marked the first playoff game in Washington, D.C.,
since the Washington Senators lost to the New York Giants at Griffith Stadium
on Oct. 7, 1933. Carpenter (1-0) scattered seven hits and two walks over 5
2/3-scoreless innings. He improved his postseason record to 10-2 in 16 career
starts. Matt Holliday added two RBI, while Allen Craig, Yadier Molina and
Daniel Descalso each knocked in a run for the Cardinals, who hold a 2-1 edge
in the best-of-five series and can move on to the NLCS with a victory in
Thursday's Game 4. Edwin Jackson (0-1) was touched for four runs on eight hits
and a walk through five full frames to take the loss for Washington, which
went 0-for-8 with runners in scoring position and left 11 men on base.
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