Pujols/Cardinals set to take on Moehler/Astros

Albert Pujols and his wildcard leading St. Louis Cardinals are set to take on the Central Division rivals Houston Astros this weekend. In the first game of the three game set the Cardinals will take on righhander Brian Moehler.
Pujols is 6-9, for a .666 career batting average against Moehler. In those six at bats, three […]

Time to bring the pain to the Pirates

Albert Pujols absolutely CRUSHES the Pirates, especially in Pittsburgh.  With his 21 straight games of reaching base, Pujols looks to extend that with a hit or walk this week in Pitt.  Pujols is clearly locked in right now.  Maybe not hitting all the power numbers he wants, but walks are just as important sometimes.
“I’m seeing […]

Pujols improves numbers - looks to SF

After this Astros series there are little questions about Albert Pujols shoulder.  He is fine!  Here are his latest numbers on the 2008 season:

.379 average
2 HR and 4 RBI
.526 OBP
9 BB to just 2 K’s

Up next is San Francisco.  Albert has hit alright against them over his career:

.301 average with 5 HR’s and 22 RBI’s

Cardinals/Rockies washed out

Despite our guy Albert Pujols blasting a solo homerun, and the Cardinals banging home five runs in 2 1/3 innings, they were not able to pick up a win on Monday. The 2008 homeopener was cut short due to rain. The Cardinals and Rockies will make the game up Tuesday night, at 7:15pm.
Tomorrow, Albert will […]

Pujols v. Jeff Francis

Opening Day! Yes! The 2008 MLB season is officially here! The St. Louis Cardinals, who come in as a huge underdog, will open up their season Monday at home, against the defending National League Champion- Colorado Rockies. The Rockies will throw lefthander, Jeff Francis, while the Cardinals throw fireballer Adam Wainwright. This should be a […]

Weekend pitching matchups.

On Friday, the Cardinals will send 10 game winner, Braden Looper to the mound to face the Cubs lefthanded youngster, Rich Hill 6-7, 3.85. Looper has won two straight starts, and 3 of his last 4. His last start, he went 6 innings, allowing just 4 hits and 1 run in a 6-1 win over […]

Pujols vs. Lilly - It’s On

Albert has only faced Ted Lilly 3 times in his career and he is 1-3 against the hurler.  Not much else to say except LETS GO ALBERT!
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Pujols vs. Jeff Suppan (Ole Friend)

With Fridays game getting postponed - the pitching matchups have been all shaken up.  Albert Pujols and the Cardinals will face good buddy and World Series winner Jeff Suppan on  Saturday.  The game has been changed from an afternoon start time to an evening 6:10 start time.  Albert has had some success against Jeff over […]

Pujols vs. Ben Sheets (Bust Out Game)

Pujols and the Cardinals face Ben Sheets in the opening game of a 3 game series vs. the Brewers on Friday.  The game starts at 7:10 at Busch!!!  Albert has had lots of success against the righty over the years.  Last season Albert went 3-7 vs. Sheets including 3 R and a SB.  Check out […]

Pujols vs. Tom Gorzelanny (WHO?)

Albert Pujols will face youngster Tom Gorzelanny on Tuesday evening.  AP has never faced Tom so this could get ugly.  Tom doesn’t quite know what he’s getting himself into tonight  :)  Hopefully we’ll have some positive stats to report after the game tonight.  Keep on winning Redbirds!
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