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This weekend I got the Milwaukee feed from Extra Innings. The Brewers' announcers drove me insane. I learned that Brady Clark is a baseball GOD. Who knew? And they must stop saying "Here comes that man again." That is reserved for Stan Musial (although sometimes I say it for Pujols). It does not apply to Brewers.

Nice little series, huh? Three lovely starting pitching outings (Marquis has only one earned run in each of his three starts), Rolen started hitting, the Cards capitalized on the numerous Brewers mishaps, Izzy had two just filthy innings Friday and Saturday. Sunday was not as pretty, but he's on pace for 81 saves, so who am I to argue?

Saturday's game might not have been as close if Edmonds hadn't jogged to that double in the 8th, but he was sick and they didn't lose. And he made up for it with a very nice catch today. I don't like the reliance on homeruns, but when so many guys are scuffling, options are limited. We'll see in the next two games against the Pirates if Mulder and Morris can continue the quality starts. Overall, though, things seem to be falling into place-everyone can come in from the ledge. Factoid from today's game: only Pujols and Rolen had hits.

Now, about Molina...