The Cardinals had a +16 run scored differential ( ), the lowest of all playoff qualifying teams.

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1 St. Louis Cardinals (90 72) vs. San Francisco Giants (88 74) National League Championship Series Game 1 Busch Stadium October 11, 2014 Adam Wainwright (20 9, 2.38) vs. Madison Bumgarner (18 10, 2.98) SEASON NOTES The Cardinals completed their 123rd season of play in the National League with an mark, winning the N.L. Central for the 10th time and for the 2nd consecutive season, as they qualified for the postseason for a 4th consecutive season the 1st time in franchise history to have done so. It was the 25th 1st place finish for the Cardinals. They have finished 1st or 2nd in the N.L. Central each of the past 6 seasons. The Cardinals put together the 74th winning season (+.500) in franchise history. The Cardinals have now compiled seven consecutive winning seasons, doing so for the 3rd time in franchise history. The Cardinals won 51 home games, tying Washington & Pittsburgh for the top mark in the N.L. The Cardinals have won an N.L. best 436 home games since moving into Busch Stadium III in The Cardinals went a combined (11 8 vs. PIT, 5 2 vs. WSH, 3 4 vs. SF, 3 4 vs. LAD, 1 2 vs. BAL & 1 3 vs. KC) against teams in the postseason. The Cardinals posted a ML best 23 shutout wins & were blanked 12 times. They posted 1 0 shutout wins in six games. They were 7 6 in extra inning games. The Cardinals winningest day of the week was on Saturdays (18 9) and their worst day was Fridays (11 15). The Cardinals had a +16 run scored differential ( ), the lowest of all playoff qualifying teams. The Cardinals were never swept in a series of three or more games, their first season since 2005 to have done so. The Cardinals posted a Major Leagueleading 23 shutout victories, their most since posting a club record 30 in 1968, as over 25 pct. of their wins came via shutouts. BATTING AVERAGE (min. 50 plate appearances) 1. Albert Pujols Yadier Molina David Freese Ozzie Smith Willie McGee GAMES 1. Yadier Molina Albert Pujols Jim Edmonds Willie McGee Three players with...19 AT-BATS 1. Yadier Molina Albert Pujols Jim Edmonds Willie McGee Matt Holliday...73 RUNS 1. Albert Pujols Willie McGee...12 Jim Edmonds...12 Yadier Molina...12 N.L. CENTRAL CHAMPS: The 2014 N.L. Central Division Champion St. Louis Cardinals concluded their 123rd season of play in the National League by winning their 2nd consecutive NL Central title and their 10th overall...took sole possession of 1st place in the N.L. Central for the first time all season on Sept. 1 and held it for the remaining 28 days...finished as the 3rd seed in the N.L. with 90 wins and reached the postseason for a franshise record fourth straight season. BANNERS IN THE BOARDROOM: Under the ownership of Bill DeWitt, Jr. and his partners, the Cardinals have posted a 1,683 1,393 record (.547 win pct., 4th best in majors) since 1996, advancing to the postseason 12 times, including 11 times in the past 15 seasons. The Cardinals were N.L. Champions in 2004, 2006, 2011 and 2013 and captured their 10th World Championship in 2006 and their 11th World title in St. Louis has a Major League best 30 postseason wins and played in a ML high 52 postseason games since The Cardinals 69 postseason wins since 1996 are 2nd in the majors (NY Yankees, 97). MO MENTUM: The Cardinals have advanced to the postseason in five (2009, 11, 12, 13, 14) of their seven seasons under GM John Mo Mozeliak. MANAGING JUST FINE: Mike Matheny, who in 2012 became the first rookie manager to lead the Cardinals to the postseason since Eddie Dyer did so in 1946, is the only Cardinals manager to pilot the Redbirds to the postseason in each of his first three full seasons with the ballclub...he s only the 5th manager all time to have done so, joining Ron Gardenhire ( ), Larry Dierker ( ), Ralph Houk ( ) and Hughie Jennings ( )...POSTSEASON PILOT: Matheny leads all MLB managers in both postseason wins (19) and games managed (34) since taking the reigns as the Cardinals skipper in CARDS & GIANTS: The Cardinals are meeting the Giants for the fourth time in postseason play (2012 NLCS, 2002 NLCS & 1987 NLCS), winning one of their previous three series (1987 NLCS, 4 3)...the Cardinals have won two of the last three NLCS, beating Milwaukee in 2011 and Los Angeles in they lost 4 3 to the Giants in 2012 after taking a 3 1 series lead...the Cardinals were 3 4 against the Giants this season, going 1 3 at Busch Stadium & 2 1 at AT&T Park...the Cards trail their all time series with the Giants, 954 1,064...St. Louis is (.467) at home against San Francisco since 2006 when Busch Stadium III opened...they are (.455) all time at AT&T Park. SENIOR LEAGUE SHOWDOWN: The Cardinals and NY/SF Giants are tied for the most League Championships in National League history with 19...the New York Yankees lead the American League with 40 league titles. FALL BALL: The Cardinals are 2nd only to the NY Yankees in all time postseason games ( ) and postseason wins ( )...St. Louis (72) is ranked 2nd behind the Yankees (77) in all time League Championship Series games played and they are also 2nd to the Yankees in League Championship Series games won (45 37). LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES: The Cardinals are taking part in their 13th National League Championship Series and their fourth straight...it s their 9th trip to the NLCS since they are just the 2nd NL team to take part in four consecutive LCS, following Atlanta s eight straight appearances from (there was no LCS in 1994 due to labor dispute)...their 13 LCS appearances are 2nd all time, trailing only the NY Yankees (15)...St. Louis has won seven of its 12 previous NLCS with five of them going to a seventh and final game...the Cardinals swept Atlanta 3 0 in the old best offive LCS format, but aside from that, each of their LCS have gone at least five games...the Cardinals are 4 3 in NLCS in which they held the home field advantage...overall, the Cardinals are (.514 win pct.) in NLCS games, including a (.676) mark at home & (.368) in road games...st. Louis is all time in the postseason...against THE WEST: The Cardinals are 10 4 in postseason series in which they were matched up against NL West Division representatives, including a 4 2 mark in the NLCS...the Cards defeated NL West clubs in each of their first three appearances in the NLCS (1982 vs. ATL, 1985 vs. LA, 1987 vs. SF), then lost two LCS meetings to San Francisco (2002 & 2012) before winning again last year against Los Angeles. GAME ONE S: In Cardinals playoff history, St. Louis has an overall record of in Game 1 action and is 6 6 (5 2 at home) in League Championship Series Game 1 s...the winner of Game 1 in NLCS involving the Cardinals has gone on to win seven of the 12 series. DIVISION SERIES: The Cardinals defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, 3 1, in the Division Series as they won their 10th DS in 12 tries and their 4th straight...st. Louis is a combined (.681 winning pct.) in Division Series games...the Cardinals.681 winning pct. in DS play is tops among clubs with a minimum of 15 games played. DIVISION SERIES NOTES: The Cardinals in Game 1 used 8 pitchers in a postseason game for just the 2nd time (also 1967 WS Game 6)...Game 1 was just the 2nd postseason game they d won when allowing 8+ runs (also 2011 WS Game 6 vs. TEX, 10 9)...their 8 run 7th inning in Game 1 was largest since scoring 9 runs in 2nd inning of NLCS Game 4 vs. LAD...Matt Carpenter in Game 2 became 1st Cardinal to homer in consecutive DS games since Jim Edmonds (Games 3 & 4, 2001)...Matt Carpenter joined Albert Pujols (2004) as the only Cardinals to have HRed in 3 consecutive PS games. CLOSE CALLS: The Cardinals were in games decided by just one run in they were one of four teams (MIA 35, SD 33, BAL 32) with 32 or more wins in one run games...their 32 wins in one run games were their most since 1992 (34 31) and their 55 one run games were their most since 1998 (58; 28 30). WINNING WITH LESS: The Cardinals won a franchise best five games this season when collecting 4 hits or less and their 11 wins with 5 hits or fewer was also a club record. (Orf, SABR) TWO OUT TROUBLE MAKERS: The Cardinals finished 3rd in the N.L. with 246 two out RBI, trailing only the Giants (255) and Dodgers (251)...four Cardinals finished amongst the NL top 15 in two out RBI: Peralta (31), Holliday (29), Wong (28) and Carpenter (27). SUPER SEVENS: Cardinals starting pitchers had a Major League co leading 22 starts (also Washington) in which they worked 7 or more scoreless innings, their most since doing so in a club record 29 games in CARDINALS LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES ALL-TIME LEADERS HITS 1. Albert Pujols Yadier Molina Jim Edmonds Willie McGee David Freese...21 TOTAL BASES 1. Albert Pujols Yadier Molina Jim Edmonds David Freese Willie McGee...35 DOUBLES 1. Albert Pujols...8 Yadier Molina Jim Edmonds...6 David Freese Tom Herr, Carlos Beltran...5 TRIPLES 1. Willie McGee Ozzie Smith...2 Scott Spiezio Nine players with...1 HOME RUNS 1. Albert Pujols Jim Edmonds David Freese Scott Rolen Four players...2 RUNS BATTED IN 1. Albert Pujols Jim Edmonds David Freese...11 Yadier Molina Willie McGee...10 Matt Holliday...10 STOLEN BASES 1. David Eckstein Edgar Renteria Six players with...2 BASES ON BALLS 1. Albert Pujols Jim Edmonds Darrell Porter Ozzie Smith Yadier Molina...8 EARNED-RUN AVERAGE (min. 25 innings pitched) 1. Jeff Suppan John Tudor Andy Benes Chris Carpenter Matt Morris WINS 1. Lance Lynn John Tudor...2 Danny Cox...2 Julian Tavarez...2 Jeff Suppan...2 Chris Carpenter...2 Bob Forsch...2 Michael Wacha...2 STRIKEOUTS 1. Chris Carpenter John Tudor...20 Jeff Suppan Andy Benes Matt Morris...17 SAVES 1. Jason Isringhausen Ken Dayley...4 Jason Motte Adam Wainwright...2 Trevor Rosenthal...2

2 CARDINALS IN POSTSEASON PLAY MATT ADAMS 1B L/R 26 yrs #32 Is playing in his 2nd MLB postseason in his second full-season with St. Louis. Had RBI-1B in the Cards 8-run 7th in Gm 1. Hit the GWing 3-run HR in Gm 4 to give Cards 3-2 win in DS. Had 5 hits in last year s NLCS, including a 4-7 run in the final 2 games of the series. Appeared in all 17 PS games in 2013, starting at 1B in 16 with one PH-AB. Went with 3 doubles, one homer and 4 RBI. PETER BOURJOS OF R/R 27 yrs #8 Is playing in his 1st Major League postseason. Played CF in the 9th in Gm 3 and 4. MATT CARPENTER 3B L/R 28 yrs #13 All-Star 2nd-baseman is playing in his 3rd postseason. Was 6-16, 3 2Bs, 3HRs, 7RBI in the DS. Had 2 hits in Gm 1-6th-ing solo HR and a bases clearing double off Kershaw that gave STL 7-6 lead in the 7th. Hit a game-tying 2-run home run in the 8th during Gm 2 and solo HR in Gm 3. Became the 1st Cardinals in history to hit a HR in 3 consecutive games of a single PS series. Has a.281 career avg in LCS games with hits in 8 of 9 games played, including last 3 games. Was just 1-19 in 5 DS games last year vs. PIT, but had six hits in the LCS vs. LA including the GWing RBI in Game 4 at LA (4-2 win) with an RBI double. Hit.296 in the WS, 3-5 in Gm 6 loss. In 2012 had AB in Wild Card gm, 4 ABs in DS, started LCS Gm 4 and 6 (3-9). Hit HR LCS Gm 3. RANDY CHOATE LHP L/L 39 yrs #36 This is the veteran s 5th playoff appearance and 2nd with St. Louis. Faced one batter in LA s 8th and gave up 2-run HR to A. Gonzalez in DS Gm 1. Appeared in 9 games, 3.1 scoreless IP during 2013 PS (1H, 1BB, 1K), 4 each in LCS and WS. Made one app. each in DS and ALCS with Yankees in Added to the Yanks WS roster in 2001 and appeared in Games 1 and 6. Pitched scoreless inning over 3 gms w/tb in 2010 DS. TONY CRUZ C R/R 28 yrs #48 Is on his 3rd postseason roster. Did not appear in any game during the 2013 PS and has yet to appear in a game in In 2012 caught one inn. in DS, and had one AB during LCS. Travelled with the club during the 2011 postseason, but was not on the roster. DANIEL DESCALSO INF L/R 27 yrs #33 This is his 4th postseason. Only app. thus far is at 2nd base in the bott. of 9th in DS Gm 1. Was 2-7 in 2013 LCS, starting one game at 2B. Appeared in 14 of the 17 games during 2013 playoffs, starting six at shortstop. Also was a defensive replacement at third base. Started & played every inning of all 13 games at 2nd during 12 PS except 1/2 inn. of LCS Gm 7. Hit.316 w/6 hits and 6RBI during DS vs. WSH. Had a 2RBI single in the bott. of the 9th of Gm 5 to tie the game at 7-7. Played in 13 games during the 2011 postseason, appearing at 3B, SS and 2B. Recorded 2 hits during 11 WS, both in Gm 6, including lead-off single in 10th to start a rally and later scored. MARCO GONZALES LHP L/L 22 yrs #56 Rookie pitcher is appearing for the first time with St. Louis in the postseason. Earned the win in Gm 1 after a scoreless 6th. Pitched a scoreless inning in Gm 2 as well, fanning 2. Earned his 2nd win of the DS in Gm 4 after a scoreless 7th. Joined Wainwright ( 13), Chris Carpenter ( 06) and Jeff Fassero ( 02) as the only Cards pitchers w/ 2 wins in a DS. Was drafted out of Gonzaga University by STL in the 1st round, 19th overall, in RANDAL GRICHUK OF R/R 23 yrs #15 Rookie outfielder is playing in the postseason for the first time. Started all 4 DS games in RF. Hit solo HR in 1st to put STL up 1-0 in Gm 1, walked and scored in team s 8-run 7th. Joined the Cardinals in 2013 offseason trade with the LA Angels that included David Freese. MATT HOLLIDAY OF R/R 34 yrs #7 This is his 6th postseason. Went 2-2 w/ 3RBI in the team s 7th ing. in Gm 1, leading off the frame w/ a single and hitting 3-run blast to cap the inning at 8 runs. Led off the Cards 7th w/ a single and scored on Adams 3-run HR in Gm 4. Career (.233) in 24 DS games. During 2013 LCS had a 2R-HR in Gm 4 and was 3-4 with 2 doubles in Gm 5. Has a career.284 avg (25-88) w/4 HR in the LCS. Hit.435 during the LCS in 2011 for STL. Played the first 6 games of the WS before being taken off the roster in Gm 7 due to a right hand injury. Was named the NLCS MVP with Colorado in 2007 after batting.333 with 2 HRs and 4RBI in the Rockies four-game sweep over Arizona. JON JAY OF L/L 29 yrs #19 Playing in his 4th postseason. Started in CF all 4 games of the DS and reached base twice in each game. Had 2 hits in Gm 1 and 3. Went 5-11 in the 4 gms of the DS. Started in CF in 5 of 6 games during the 2013 LCS vs. LAD. Had a hit in the last 4 games. Started 14 games in CF during 2013 postseason and appeared in all 17 games. Played CF in all 13 PS games of 2012 and appeared in all 18 games for STL in In 2012 DS vs. WSH, drove in 3 runs in Gm 2 & had 2 hits in Gm 3. Robbed Chase Utley of a hit at the wall during decisive DS Gm 5 (2011) in 1-0 game. PETE KOZMA SS R/R 26 yrs #38 This is the infielder s 3rd postseason. Went 0-4 in start at 2B in Gm 1. Was 5-22 in 7 starts at shortstop during the 2012 NLCS vs. SF. Hit.400 during the 2013 DS rounds vs. PIT, but had just one hit his remaining games of the NLCS and WS. Played in 14 of 17 games. The 2012 Sept. call-up was the starting shortstop in all 13 gms during 2012 PS. Hit a 3-run HR during DS Gm 3, 4-0 win at WSH. Had 2 hits in DS Gm 5, the biggest a 2RBI single in 9th that gave Cards the 9-7 lead/win. JOHN LACKEY RHP R/R 35 yrs #41 This is the 7th postseason appearance for the veteran starter who has made 17 career PS starts and is 7-5 with a 2.92 ERA in 20 PS games. Is 3-2 with a 2.68 ERA in eight Division Series starts (9 app.). Earned the win in DS Gm 3. See Lackey s PS info on his pitching page 5. Was the starting pitcher opposite Cardinals in deciding Game 6 of the 2013 World Series for Boston. Made 4 starts, appearing in 5 games during the 13 PS, 2 starts during WS. Was the winning pitcher in Gm 7 of the 2002 WS with the Anaheim Angels. Made the playoffs with LAA also in 05, 07, 08 and 09. LANCE LYNN RHP R/R 26 yrs #31 This is his 4th postseason. Was Gm 2 starter and did not factor in the decision allowing 2 runs in 6.0 IP, striking out 8. See Lynn s PS info on his pitching page 5. Has appeared in 22 games with six starts during the postseason. Made a start in each round in 2013, 5 games total winning 2 games during the LCS vs. LAD. Appeared in 3 games during the DS vs. WSH in 2012 (3.1IP) & started Gm 1 and 5 of 2012 LCS. Was added to the team s postseason roster during the 2011 LCS and WS rounds and made 5 scoreless relief app. (5.1IP) in the LCS. SETH MANESS RHP R/R 25 yrs #61 Appearing in his 2nd postseason. Entered Gm 1 &4 with 2 on stranding both in Gm 1 (0.2) 1/2 in Gm 4 (0.1). Was unscored upon in 1.1 innings during the 2013 LCS. Made nine relief outings in the 2013 postseason. Was unscored upon through his first 2 DS outings, 3 NLCS and 2 WS games before allowing a single run in 1.0 IP of WS Gm 4. CARLOS MARTINEZ RHP R/R 23 yrs #62 Is his 2nd postseason. Went 1.1 IP allowing a walk and one run during Gm 1. Pitched 12.2 innings over a span of 12 outings during the 2013 PS run (5 runs, 11 K s). His 12 apps. last year tied Julian Tavarez (CLE 1995) for the most app. by a rookie in the PS. Had 5 Holds which were the most by a rookie since the stat has been kept. SHELBY MILLER RHP R/R 23 yrs #40 This is his 3rd postseason. Allowed 2 runs in DS Gm 4 start, but did not factor in decision of team s 3-2 clinching win. See Miller s PS info on his pitching page 6. Pitched only 1.0 inning of relief during the 2013 PS, Gm 2 of the DS vs. PIT. Did not appear in the DS in 2012, but pitched in relief in Gm 2 and 6 of the LCS vs. SF. YADIER MOLINA C R/R 32 yrs #4 Catcher is in his 8th postseason ( , 09, 11-14) after 11 seasons in the Majors. Was the first Cards catcher to ever appear in the postseason more than three seasons. Singled and scored in the 7th of Gm 1, 2 hits in Gm 3. In 28 DS gms is , 1HR and 7RBI. Holds a career.325 (40-123) LCS avg. over 33 games. Has a career.289 overall PS average (87-301) with 31 RBI in 84 games. Caught all innings during the 17 games of the 2013 PS and all but one inning during the 2012 PS. Hit a combined.274 (17-62) with 4RBI in CARDINALS POSTSEASON HISTORY Year Series Opponent W-L 2014 DS Los Angeles Dodgers DS Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 LCS Los Angeles Dodgers4-2 WS Boston Red Sox WC Atlanta Braves 1-0 DS Washington Nationals3-2 LCS San Francisco Giants DS Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 LCS Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 WS Texas Rangers DS Los Angeles Dodgers DS San Diego Padres 3-1 LCS New York Mets 4-3 WS Detroit Tigers DS San Diego Padres 3-0 LCS Houston Astros DS Los Angeles Dodgers3-1 LCS Houston stros 4-3 WS Boston Red Sox DS ARI Diamondbacks 3-0 LCS San Francisco Giants DS ARI Diamondbacks 2-3 Year Series Opponent W-L 2000 DS Atlanta Braves 3-0 LCS New York Mets DS San Diego Padres 3-0 LCS Atlanta Braves LCS San Francisco Giants 4-3 WS Minnesota Twins LCS Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 WS Kansas City Royals LCS Atlanta Braves 3-0 WS Milwaukee Brewers WS Detroit Tigers WS Boston Red Sox WS New York Yankees WS Boston Red Sox WS St. Louis Browns WS New York Yankees WS New York Yankees WS Detroit Tigers WS Philadelphia Athletics WS Philadelphia Athletics WS New York Yankees WS New York Yankees 4-3 THIS DATE IN POSTSEASON HISTORY The Cardinals are 2-6 in postseason games played on October 11. Date Game 1943 A 2-0 loss to the Yankees in WS Game 5, gave NY the World Series Championship. The Cards had 10 hits, all singles. The Yankees managed just seven hits, six singles and one HR following a single Boston won 6-3 in Game 5 of the WS as all of St. Louis runs were unearned as they managed just four hits Defeated the Yankees 4-3 for a Game 4 WS win. Cards starter Ray Sadecki left after one out in the first and three runs, but two relievers allowed NY just two hits the rest of the game Eight pitchers couldn t hold off Boston in Game 6 of the WS, an 8-4 loss. Boston hit four solo homers, including three in the 4th Lost Game 5 of the LCS to SF, 6-3. Bob Forsch took the loss after entering in relief, allowing four runs in 0.0 IP St. Louis scored two in the bottom of the 9th vs. NY in Game 1 of the LCS, but it wasn t enough as they fell Cardinals and New York Mets were rained out in Gm 1 of the NLCS Lost Division Series Game 4, 2-1, at Washington Nationals in the bottom of the 9th on a walkoff HR by Jayson Werth. Kyle Lohse had pitched 7.0 innings for STL, allowing just 2 hits, one a solo HR Defeated LA Dodgers 3-2 in 13 innings of Gm 1 of the NL Championship Series. Carlos Beltran hit a single to right to score the winning run. PAT NESHEK RHP R/R 34 yrs #37 Reliever is appearing in his 3rd postseason after reaching the Division Series with Minnesota in 06 & Oakland in 12. Has allowed two runs in 4.1 career innings (6 gms). Appeared in all 4 DS gms (3.2IP). Earned Holds in DS Gm 1 (0.2 IP), Gm 3 (1.0) and 4 (1.0), but got the loss allowing solo HR in Gm 2. JHONNY PERALTA SS R/R 32 yrs #27 Has reached the postseason for the 5th time in his career, 4th straight. Played in the DS and ALCS with Cleveland during 2007 and with Detroit in Was 1-4 with single and scored in team s 7th of Gm 1. Has 8 postseason home runs in 48 games, hitting.278 (50-180). A.J. PIERZYNSKI C L/R 37 yrs #12 Veteran catcher was added to the LCS roster after not being on the DS roster. Is his 5th postseason, 1st since 2008 (Minnesota in 2002 and 03, Chicago White Sox in 2005 and 08). Has hit an even.300 (30-100) with 5 HRs and 17 RBI over 30 games, all starts at catcher. TREVOR ROSENTHAL RHP R/R 24 yrs #26 This is the 3rd postseason for the reliever. Earned saves in Gm 1 (2H, R, 2K), Gm 3 (2H, K) & Gm 4 (H, BB, K). Pitched 5 scoreless innings, 7K s in 4 games during the 2013 LCS. Earned 4 saves in 2013 PS and went 1-0, not allowing any runs in 11.2 IP - the most IP by a STL reliever without giving up a run. Struck out 18, the most ever by a STL reliever. Struck out 15 batters over 8.2 scoreless IP (7 games) during OSCAR TAVERAS OF L/L 22 yrs #18 This is the rookie s 1st PS with St. Louis. Pinch hit in Gm 1, 3 and 4 (0-3). Played in the Texas League playoff games in 2012, the Midwest League playoffs in 2011 and the Appy League playoffs in MICHAEL WACHA RHP R/R 23 yrs #52 This is his 2nd postseason. Did not appear in DS. Made 5 starts during the 2013 PS run. In Gm 4 DS start, pitched 7.1 innings, and carried a nohitter into the 8th with 1 out before allowing solo HR to P. Alverarez for the Pirates only hit and run of the game (2-1 Cards win). Was named the 2013 NLCS MVP after winning Gm 2 and the deciding Gm 6. Became the 11th rookie to start a PS game for STL and set the MLB rookie PS record with 33 K s. Became the 1st American born rookie pitcher to win 4 games in the PS (4-1, 2.64 ERA) and joined Chris Carpenter as the only 2 Cards to win 4 games in a single PS. ADAM WAINWRIGHT RHP R/R 33 yrs #50 This is Adam s 5th postseason with St. Louis (2006, 2009, ). Is the starter for tonight s LCS Gm 1. See Wainwright s PS info on his pitching page 7. DS Gm 1 starter for STL did not get a decision, allowing 6 runs in 4.1IP. Started 5 games during the 2013 playoffs and had a 2-3, 2.57 ERA in those starts. Won both starts vs. PIT in the Division series, but dropped his last 3 starts (1 NLCS, 2 WS). Pitched Gm 1 and 5 of the DS vs. PIT last season, including the decisive series-clinching GM 5 that was a complete game 6-1 STL win. His 2.57 ERA last PS ranks 2nd among all MLB pitchers with 5 or more starts in a single season (Lester-BOS, 1.56). Was the pitcher on the mound to send STL to the WS in GM 6 of the NLCS in 2006 vs. NYM; and ended the 2006 WS with a strikeout to earn the save vs. Detroit. KOLTEN WONG 2B L/R 23 yrs #16 This is the rookie s 2nd PS with St. Louis. Had double in start at 2nd in Gm 2. His 2-run HR in Gm 3 was the GWing RBIs. Came off bench in 7 games during 2013 and was 1-6, appearing in the field at second base twice.

3 REDBIRD RUNDOWN 2014 HIGHLIGHTS vs. N.L. East: 17 16; (.258) 13 HRs vs. N.L. Central: 45 31; (.256), 56 HRs vs. N.L. West: 20 13; (.243), 21 HRs vs. A.L. East: 7 9; (.249), 13 HRs vs. A.L. Central: 1 3; (.232), 2 HRs at Busch Stadium: 51 30; (.259), 57 HRs on Road: 39 42; (.247), 48 HRs #32 MATT ADAMS 1B L/R 26 yrs #7 MATT HOLLIDAY OF R/R 34 yrs Season Long Streak: 9 games, 7/3 11 (15 34,.441, 4 2Bs, 2 HR, 7 RBI) Season Long Streak: 10 games, 8/18 29 (12 40,.300, 3 2B, HR, 10 RBI) Led team with a.288 BA (14th, NL). Concluded his 9th consecutive season with 20 or more home runs, 30 or more doubles, 75 or Ranked among N.L. leaders in game winning RBI (13, T14th) and sac flies (7, T9th). more RBI and 80 or more runs, becoming the 5th player in MLB history to post 9 consecutive Led Cardinals in slugging (.457), intentional walks (5) and tied for the team lead in triples (5). seasons of those totals joining Albert Pujols (10), Manny Ramirez (10), Stan Musial (10) and Had not received an IBB in MLB prior to Miguel Cabrera (9). Posted his single season highs in doubles (34), runs batted in (68), walks (26), intentional walks Led the Major Leagues with a single season high 23 game winning RBI and the National (5), runs (55) and hits (152). League with 31 go ahead RBI. Has 87 GW RBI for his career with the Cardinals, tied for 3rd alltime (Jim Edmonds). His 5 triples were the most by a Cardinals first baseman since Keith Hernandez (6, 1982). Led the National League in batting average with runners in scoring position at.361 (56 155). Ranked 3rd on team with 54 extra base hits and 41 multi hit games. His.374 BA w/risp over the past two season, ranks 2nd only to Michael Brantley (.375, CLE). Ranked 9th in N.L. home batting (.313). Led St. Louis in RBI (90), total bases (253), OPS (.811), at bats/hr (6.38) and 3 hit games (12). Batted over.300 in April (.314), May (.329) and June (.328). Ranked among N.L. leaders in RBI (90, 8th), doubles (37, T11th), walks (74, 8th), runs (83, Hit safely in 12 straight road games (5/10 7/1). T15th) and on base pct (.370, 9th). Homered in a team high three straight games June (vs. WAS) and became the first Amassed a.322 on base percentage with two strikes (10th, NL). Cardinals since Ozzie Smith (1988) with a game winning RBI in four straight games (6/13 16). Tied for 3rd in the N.L. with a single season high 17 hit by pitch. Had 3rd career multi HR game at COL (6/23) with career high 6 RBI. Led the team with 5 outfield assists. Had a career high four hit game vs. MIA (7/6). Named National League Player of the Week (8/24 30) batting.370 with 4 HR, 13 RBI and.889 Hit first career walk off home run vs. PIT (7/7). slg pct. (OPS, 1.322). Had all four game winning RBI during the four Cardinals wins. #8 PETER BOURJOS OF R/R 27 yrs Reached base safely in his first 30 home games, longest streak by a Cardinals player since Solly Season Long Streak: 5 games, 6/3 8 (6 16,.375, 3B, HR, 3 RBI) Hemus (33 in 1953). Part of a streak of 42 straight dating back to 9/6/13 (listed as the longest Tied for team lead with 5 triples and ranked 2nd on team with 9 stolen bases. in the N.L. in 2014). Had 3 pinch hits including a PH 2B (7/6 vs. MIA) and PH 3B (7/9 vs. PIT) and 3 pinch walks. After the All Star break had a team high 14 home runs (T4th N.L.) and 45 RBI (T4th). Had 16 multi hit games with two three hit games (4/8 vs. CIN & 5/7 at ATL). Collected his 1,000th RBI vs. NYM on 6/16. Hit four home runs, his most since hitting 12 in 2011 (w/laa). Hit his 400th double and scored his 1,000th career run on the same night vs. LAD (7/18). Batted.220 before the All Star break and.253 post All Star break. Hit.360 (9 25) in August. Collected 23 RBI in August, T3rd most in the N.L. Picked up a season hig 4 hits 8/11 at MIA. Had 11 infield hits, 4th most on Cardinals, and 3 bunt hits, 3rd highest for STL. Had one multi home run game on 8/30 [Game 2] vs. CHI and totaled a season high 5 RBI. Hit 1st Cardinals HR at ATL on 5/7 (Mike Minor); 1st Busch Stadium HR on 6/3 vs. KC, a goahead shot off James Shields; 3rd HR of season was a game tying shot off Clayton Kershaw on since Scott Rolen (8/11 13/2002) and first STL outfielder since Enos Slaughter (5/7 10/1950). Tallied three RBI in three consecutive games (8/30 9/1), becoming the first Cardinals player 7/20 and his 4th was 3 run insurance shot in 9th at BAL (8/10). #19 JON JAY OF L/L 29 yrs Hit game tying HR off Clayton Kershaw and stole season high two bases on Sunday Night Season Long Streak: 12 games, 8/9 20 (18 35,.514, 2 2B, 2 HR, 11 RBI). Baseball vs. LAD (7/20). Led the Cardinals with a.305 batting avg., but fell 34 plate appearances short of qualifying for Hit first walk off hit of season 9/3 vs. PIT, 2nd career (last vs. CWS 2011). the N.L. leaders. Has finished the season with a.300 BA in 3 of 5 seasons (career.295 BA). Acquired in trade with Randal Grichuk for David Freese and Fernando Salas (11/22/2013). Went 45 games from 7/25 9/18 without going hitless in consecutive games, batting.338 (49 #13 MATT CARPENTER 3B L/R 28 yrs 145) during that stretch. Season Long Streak: 14 games, 5/18 6/1 (23 59,.390, 7 2B, 3B, 3 RBI) Batted.327 with two outs (48 147), ranking 2nd in the N.L. (Harrison, PIT.359). Named to the National League All Star Team for the 2nd straight season, but did not play. Batted.500 in bases loaded situations (6 12, 13 RBI), T4th in N.L., and.306 (22 72) in Close & Late situations. Played in a single season high 158 games, 5th in the National League. Hit.375 BA (33 88) vs. left handed pitchers, ranking 1st among MLB LH batters (min. 80 AB). Led the National League with 4.37 pitches/plate appearance. Led MLB with a career high 20 HBP, fourth instance a Cardinals player was hit by pitch 20 or Led the National League with 95 walks, which was also the highest single season total by a more times in a single season (since 1914). Last was Fernando Vina (22) in Cardinals third baseman in franchise history. Played all three outfield positions in the same game three times for the first time in his career Became the first Cardinals player to lead the N.L. in walks since Mark McGwire (1998), first (7/19, 8/20, 9/6). Cardinals left hander since Stan Musial (1953) and first N.L. player with less than 10 HR since Brett Butler (1991). Went 6 18,.333 as a pinch hitter, collecting 2 doubles and 4RBI. Six PHs were T2nd most STL. Ranked among N.L. leaders in runs (99, 3rd), at bats (595, 10th), on base percentage (.375, Batted.310 in June (22 78) and.382 (29 76) in August, ranking 2nd in the N.L.. Also had a 7th), singles (119, T9th) and plate appearances per walk (7.46, 3rd). monthly high 15 August RBI. Led the Cardinals with 162 hits and 47 multi hit games. Has 110 multi hit games over the past Hit two of his three home runs this season over a period of three games (8/9 11). two seasons. Scored two or more runs in 10 games this season, with the Cardinals 9 1 in those games (48 Hit 33 doubles and scored 99 runs. Over the past two seasons, led all MLB players with 88 times in career; Cardinals 41 7). doubles and 225 runs. #38 PETE KOZMA INF R/R 26 yrs Ranked T3rd in the N.L. with a single season best 9 sacrifice flies. Has 23 sac flies over the past Season Long Streak: 3 games, 4/14 9/1 (3 6,.500, 2B) three seasons, T6th in MLB and 2nd in the N.L. (Posey, SF, 24). Began the season on the Opening Day roster for the second consecutive season. Led the Major League in percentage of pitches taken (66.9) and ranked 3rd in N.L. in fewest Batted.304 (7 23) in 14 MLB games this season and.263 in Sept. (5 19) with two doubles. pct. of swings and misses (11.9). Was optioned on April 14th and returned for two games in June before being recalled on 8/31 Batted.305 on the road, 8th in the N.L. and remaining the rest of the season. Hit two lead off HR (has 4 career) 6/18 vs. NYM (Colon) & 7/22 vs. TB (Odorizzi). Went 1 1 with a double and scored the game tying run in his first game back on 8/31 vs. CHC. Tallied a career high 5 hits at KC (6/4), one of 15 five hit games in the N.L. this season. Scored the game winning run of 1 0 game after a lead off double in season finale at ARI 9/28. #48 TONY CRUZ C R/R 28 yrs Was flawless in 36 chances in 12 games (5 starts) between shortstop and second base for STL. Season Long Streak: 5 games: 6/6 24 (5 16,.313, 2B, 4 RBI) Batted.248 with 8 HR and 54 RBI in 117 games at Memphis (AAA). Finished season with a hot Had five multi hit games and four multi RBI games. August batting.300 (30 100) with 4 HR and 20 RBI in 29 games. Batted.400 (8 20) with runners in scoring position and 2 outs. Led all Triple A shortstops (PCL & IL) in fielding percentage (.977) committing only 10 errors in Had 12 of 17 RBI on the road. Of his 17 RBI, 14 came with two outs 8th on the Cardinals. 458 total chances with 58 double plays. Batted.333 (5 15) in April. #4 YADIER MOLINA C R/R 32 yrs Caught the entire game in 5 of 23 Cardinals shutouts this season. Season Long Streak: 15 games, 4/7 25 (25 60,.417, 6 2B, HR, 8 RBI) Threw out 5 of 23 attempted base stealers (22.7). Voted as starting catcher for National League All Star team but missed the game due to injury. Posted two 3 RBI games (7/12 at MIL & 9/20 vs. CIN). It was his 6th straight season selected to the Mid Summer Classic. Tallied an RBI in three straight games played (9/8 20). Missed 40 games (7/10 8/28) with a torn ligament in his right thumb that required surgery. Hit walk off single in 13th inning vs. MIL (9/18), his second career walk off hit (7/9/11). Posted the longest Cardinals hitting streak of the season at 15 games (4/7 25), tied career long. Hit first home run of season, 3 run HR vs. CIN (9/19), the second of two game winning RBI on Batted.344 (33 96) in April, ranking 7th in the National League. consecutive games. Threw out 20 of 43 attempted base stealers and led the Major Leagues in opponent stolen base percentage (53.5) with the next closest catcher at 63.8% (Chirinos, TEX). 33 DANIEL DESCALSO INF L/R 27 yrs Batted.240 with two strikes, ranking 13th in the N.L. Season Long Streak: 4 games, 8/30 9/1 (6 13,.462, 3 2B, RBI) Tallied two hits in the 8th inning vs. CHC (8/30 [2]). First player in Cardinals history to start a game at four different infield positions over four consecutive games (2B, SS, 1B, 3B) 8/30[2] 9/1. Last in MLB was Michael Young (8/16 19/2012). Picked off three runners (T3rd in MLB) and has 45 for his career, most among active catchers. Appeared in over 100 games for the 4th consecutive season despite starting a career low 30. Led all National League catchers with a.998 fielding pct. and 2nd among all N.L. qualifying position players trailing only outfielder Will Venable (1.000). Had hits in 18 of last 23 starts (27 73,.370) and batted.349 (22 63) over his last 37 games, including 2 PH 2Bs and 4 PH BBs. #27 JHONNY PERALTA SS R/R 32 yrs Led the team with 9 pinch hits (T14th, NL), and had five pinch hit doubles (T2nd, NL). Season Long Streak: 9 games: 5/2 11 (13 35,.371, 3 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI) Batted.286 (12 42) in Close & Late situations. Led the Cardinals with 21 home runs, the highest total in franchise history by a shortstop Batted.364 vs. left handed pitchers (12 33) and.211 vs. right handed pitchers. (Renteria 2000, Spencer ). Marked his 5th career season with 20 or more home runs. Hit.359 in August (14 39) with 5 RBI. Had a season high three hits at BAL (8/9), part of back toback multi hit games (8/10, 2 H). Established a new single season high playing in 157 games, T6th in the N.L. Became the first Cardinals shortstop to lead the team in home runs since 1899 (Bobby Wallace). #3 MARK ELLIS INF R/R 37 yrs Led the team with 38 doubles, ranking T7th in the N.L. and was his 2nd highest total since 42 in 2008 with Cleveland. Season Long Streak: 5 games, 6/4 14 (6 18,.333, 2B, RBI) Led the team with 59 extra base hits, ranking T13th in the N.L. Did not hit into a double play in 202 plate appearanaces. Was one of two MLB players (Brett Lawrie, TOR) to have 200 or more plate apperances and not hit into a double play. Led the team with 31 2 out RBI, T9th among N.L. players. Posted a.995 fielding percentage with only one error in 213 total chances while playing Walked 58 times, tied for his second highest single season total (61 in 2007 w/cle). defensively in 55 games at 1B, 2B & 3B this season. Batted.181 (15 83) with runners in scoring position from Opening Day through Aug. 6 and Started the season on the disabled list (left knee), coming off on 4/15. Also missed 16 games.333 w/risp (17 51) since Aug. 7. with a strained oblique 8/15 9/1. Reached base safely in 19 straight 4/25 5/15 and 21 straight games 7/8 8/5 with a.319 BA and Started 16 games in June and had 13 hits. Had game winning safety squeeze vs. PHI on 6/ OBP. Reached safely in 24 straight road contests from 6/6 7/31. Hit safely in 10 of last 17 starts. Set the Cardinals record for home runs in a month by a shortstop with 6 in April. Hit his 300th career double vs. PIT on 4/26. #15 RANDAL GRICHUK OF R/R 23 yrs Season Long Streak: 5 games (twice), 9/19 23 (7 17,.412, 3 2B, 2 HR, 4 RBI) Had an RBI in five straight games 6/ Began the season at Triple A Memphis, but joined the Major League squad 3 separate times. Batted.333 (35 105) with 18 RBI in August. The 18 RBI ranked 8th in the N.L. First recall came on 4/28 and he made his Major League debut that night vs. MIL, coming off Recorded his first walk off hit with the Cardinals on a 10th inning single vs. CIN on 8/18. the bench and playing both rightfield and center (0 2). Recorded 1,500th career hit at MIL on 9/6. Picked up his 1st Major League hit with a single 4/29 in a start in centerfield. #12 A.J. PIERZYNSKI C L/R 37 yrs Versus left handed pitching slugged.435 with all 3 of his home runs. Season Long Streak: 10 games: 5/21 31 (18 44,.409, 3 2B, 3B, HR, 7 RBI) Batted.500 (4 8) with 2 HR and a double when putting the ball in play on the first pitch. Played in 102 games between Boston (72) and St. Louis (30). Tied for 4th on the team with 2 outfield assists. Signed by St. Louis on 7/26 after being released by Boston on 7/16 and clearing waivers 7/18. Hit his first MLB home run at TOR on 6/7 off Mark Buerhle. Made 20 starts for the Cardinals as the club went in those games. Batted.318 (21 66) in the 28 games after his recalled from Memphis (AAA) on 8/26 with an Hit safely in 14 of his first 19 games with St. Louis. OPS of.823). Hit first home run as a member of the Cardinals at BAL on 8/8. Went 6 for 18 (.333) as a pinch hitter, but had 5 hits in his first 6 PH AB after his recall (8/26). Hit.393 (11 28) with 2 outs, as a member of the Cardinals. Had RBI in 3 consecutive games (9/18 20) which included home runs in back to back games Was 5 for 15 (.333) as a pinch hitter between BOS and STL combined. vs. CIN (9/19 & 20). His HR 9/20 was his first career pinch hit homer, a 448 foot solo shot. Hit grand slam at TOR 4/26. Scored from second base on a wild pitch at ARI on 9/27. Posted a 10 game hitting streak (5/21 31) with a.409 BA (18 44) including six multi hit games. Hit 25 home runs for Memphis (AAA) ranking 6th in the Pacific Coast League. Also had 71 RBI and batted.325 vs. left handed pitchers. Batted.300 in May (.300, 27 90) and July (.303, 10 33). Acquired in a trade with Peter Bourjos that sent David Freese and Fernando Salas to L.A. Angels, 11/22/2013.

4 #18 OSCAR TAVERAS OF L/L 22 yrs Season Long Streak: 7 games: 7/31 8/7 (7 24,.292, 2 2B, HR, 6 RBI) Played in 80 games for St. Louis, starting 61 (59 RF, 2 CF). Began the season at Triple A Memphis and was recalled on 5/31 6/13, and then a second time on 7/1 for the remainder of the season. Hit a home run for his first Major League hit in his Major League debut 5/31 vs. SF (Y. Petit). Batted.381 (8 21) with 2 outs and runners in scoring position. Was 6 17 (.353) with 5 RBI as a pinch hitter. Had monthly high batting average of.295 (13 44) in September. Posted an RBI in 3 consecutive games (9/5 7), including a season high three hits at MIL (9/7). Committed only one error in 111 total chances and had three outfield assists, T7th among NL rookie outfielders. Played in 62 games at Memphis, batting.319 with 8 HR and 49 RBI. Hit LHP at a.329 clip and RHP at.314. Had 6 three hit games and 2 four hit games. Batted.466 (27 58) w/risp. #16 KOLTEN WONG 2B L/R 23 yrs Season Long Streak: 8 games (twice), last: 7/8 19 (11 30,.367, 3 2B, 4 HR, 7 RBI) Led team with 20 stolen bases, the most by a Cardinals player since Cesar Izturis (24) in Hit 12 home runs this season, becoming the youngest Cardinals second baseman to hit 10 or more home runs in a season since Rogers Hornsby hit 21 HR in 1921 at age 25. Hit first MLB home run, which was a grand slam, vs. KC (6/2) off James Shields. Became the first Cardinals player to hit a grand slam as his first HR since Jake Westbrook (2011), first second baseman since Felipe Lopez (2010) and rookie second baseman since Bo Hart (2003). Became the 12th youngest Cardinal to hit a grand slam (23 years, 236 days). Was the only Cardinals grand slam in #36 RANDY CHOATE LHP 39 yrs Saves/Opp: 0/0 Holds: 10 FBF: 61/46 IR/S: 39/4 Lefty has made 61 appearances out of the bullpen, 52 of those scoreless, pitching 36.0 innings. Pitched less than 1.0 inning 41 times. Has appeared in 60 or more games for three straight seasons for the first time in his career. Finished regular season with nine consecutive scoreless outings (4.0 IP), not allowing a run in September. Held left handed batters to an.093 batting average (7 75) with two extra base hits (2B, HR). Allowed two home runs total, both Cubs: Rizzo (5/3) and Alcantara (8/31). The homer on 5/3 was his first allowed since 8/1/12. Ranked 2nd in the National League with a 10.3% inherited runners scored, allowing just four of 39 IRs to cross the plate. His 39 inherited runners rank as T13th most in the N.L. Pitched 2.0 innings 4/30 vs. MIL, the most innings pitched for him since 8/5/10 vs. MIN (w/tb). Had a scoreless span of 18 games (9.1 IP) from 6/6 7/29. Won his first game of the season on one pitch 6/14 vs. WSH. With the score tied 1 1, faced one in the 7th to force a ground out for third out. The Cards scored 3 in the bottom half for the win. Allowed a career high six runs in a 17 5 shellacking by the Cubs on 5/12, also allowing a career high seven hits. #71 SAM FREEMAN LHP 27 yrs Saves/Opp: 0/0 Holds: 15 FBF: 44/28 IR/S: 8/1 Split time between St. Louis and Memphis (AAA). Began the season on the Triple A roster and was recalled on 5/13. Was optioned 5/18 and recalled for the remainder of the year on 5/24. Made 44 relief appearances for St. Louis and went 2 0 with both wins coming in extra innings. Held right handed batters to a.195 BA (17 87) with two extra base hits (both doubles), ranking 11th among MLB left handed relievers. His 2.50 ERA over the past two seasons ranks 11th among MLB left handed relievers (50+ IP). 35 of his 44 appearances were scoreless outings. Struck out a career high 4 batters on 8/11 at MIA and tied his career high with 2.0 IP. Also pitched 2.0 innings on 6/17 vs. NYM. Allowed two home runs all season, both in same game at BAL (8/8) to Davis and Flaherty. Appeared in 16 games for Memphis, where aside from a 4 run outing at Omaha on 4/9, surrendered just single runs on four separate occasions (20.1 IP). #56 MARCO GONZALES LHP 22 yrs Saves/Opp: 0/0 Holds: 2 FBF: 5/3 IR/S: 2/0 Lefthanded starter appeared at four levels this season, opening the year at High A Palm Beach before advancing to Springfield (AA), Memphis (AAA) and St. Louis. Was purchased fromspringfield on 6/25 and made his Major League debut that day at Colorado (no decision, 9 6 team win) in front of home state crowd. Allowed five runs in 5.0 IP. Made two additional starts for STL (7/1 and 7/7) before being optioned to Memphis. Recalled as the 26th man on the roster for a start vs. CHI on 8/30 in Game 2 of a DH. Earned his first Major League win in his 1st quality start, pitching 6.0 innings and allowing only one run. Optioned to Springfield following his 8/30 start, and recalled on 9/2. Appeared out of the pen five times and made one additional start the remainder of the season. Earned his 2nd win with 2.1 relief IPs at MIL and picked up win #3 in a start 9/14 vs. COL. Threw a season high 3.0 scoreless innings without a hit in final game of season at ARI (9/28). Collectively was 9 5 with a 2.43 ERA over 21 starts in the minors this season (PB, SPR, MEM). Named the Cardinals August Minor League Pitcher of the Month after going 2 0 with a 2.67 ERA over five starts for Memphis. Made six starts at High A before a promotion to Springfield on 5/15. Started seven times at Springfield and made eight starts at Memphis. Was the #1 selection (19 overall) for St. Louis in the 2013 first year player draft. #62 NICK GREENWOOD LHP 27 yrs Saves/Opp: 0/0 Holds: 1 FBF: 18/15 IR/S: 10/0 Lefty split his time between Memphis (AAA) and St. Louis. Began the season at Memphis and joined the Major League club on three separate occasions. Made his Major League debut on 6/16 vs. NYM and earned the win after 3.1 innings of relief, allowing one run. Made his first MLB start in a spot situation after Cardinals clinched division at ARI (9/28). Threw 3.0 scoreless innings of one hit ball on short notice which was also his 27th birthday. Was purchased on 6/15 from Memphis and appeared in nine games (19.0 IP) for St. Louis before an option on 7/22. Pitched a career high 4.0 scoreless innings of relief on 6/28 at LAD. Had nine apperances of 2.0 innings or more. 10 of his 19 appearances with St. Louis were over 2.0+ innings. Started in nine games at Memphis and was 1 1, 2.12 ERA in those outings (17.0 IP). Was 3 3 in 22 relief app. and held a 3.48 ERA. Lefties hit just.196 off him at Memphis. #70 TYLER LYONS LHP 26 yrs Saves/Opp: 0/0 Holds: 0 FBF: 7/7 IR/S: 3/0 Made 26 appearances between Triple A Memphis (14), Double A Springfield (1) and St. Louis (11), all starts in the minors and four starts for St. Louis. Was 0 1 with a 1.23 ERA in seven relief appearances in St. Louis. Struck out eight batters in 4.2 relief innings on 8/30 [1], a career high and most by a Cardinals reliever since 5/10/1978 (Mark Littell). The 4.2 IP were the most by a STL reliever in Lost his 1st start with STL on 4/21 at NYM despite allowing just 2 ER in 6.0 IP (2 0 loss). Did not walk a batter in 5 starts in the minors and had a 4.2 strikeout/walk ratio (75/18). Went 8 2 in his 14 starts with Memphis, including a complete game win at Omaha on 7/29 when he allowed only one run on 4 hits and no walks in the 4 1 Redbird win. #61 SETH MANESS RHP 25 yrs Saves/Opp: 3/3 Holds: 12 FBF: 73/55 IR/S: 65/17 Led the team in relief appearances with 73, ranking T9th in the National League. Led the N.L. with 65 inherited runners, allowing 17 to score. Only permitted one inherited runner to score since 8/19 (19 IR/1 S, 5.3%). Pitched 2.0+ innings nine times, all scoreless, and has 13 career 2.0+ scoreless innings in relief. Tied his career high with 2.1 scoreless IP on 6/27 at LAD, his 3rd win on the year. REDBIRD RUNDOWN, Cont HIGHLIGHTS BULLPEN BRIEFS WONG (Continued...) Became the first Cardinals rookie since Colby Rasmus (2009) to tally 100 hits in a season. Batted.315 (23 73, 3 HR) vs. left handed pitchers. Posted 25 multi hit games and two four hit games (5/28 vs. NYY & 8/10 at BAL). Ranked 10th in the National League with a.341 BA with runners in scoring position and 2 outs. Had 28 two out RBI, ranking 3rd for STL and T18th among all N.L. players. Batted.296 (34 115) with 2 outs. Started 100 games at second base and turned 70 double plays, 6th among NL 2nd basemen. Was optioned to Memphis (AAA) 4/27 5/14. Hit.344 (22 64) with 3 2Bs, 2 HRs and 10 RBI over 15 games, playing at secondbase each game. Placed on the 15 day disabled list with left shoulder soreness on 6/22, suffered after a diving catch in the field. Played 3 games at Memphis on a rehab assignment 7/1 6 (5 11,.455), coming off the DL on 7/6. Stole two bases in a game at CIN (5/25). Had a.567 slugging percentage in July (T8th NL) and five home runs (T5th NL). Smacked home runs in consecutive games three times this season (7/8 9 vs. PIT, 7/11 12 at MIL, 8/31 9/1 vs. CHC/PIT). Hit 5 home runs over 7 days 7/6 12 after returning from the disabled list (.333, 8 24, 5 HR, 8 RBI, slug). Hit first career walk off home run vs. PIT (7/8). The second Cardinals walk off over two days (Adams, 7/7). Tallied his first multi home run game vs. BOS (8/7) and scored a season high three runs. Hit first career pinch hit home run vs. PIT 9/1, a game tying 2 run shot off Gerrit Cole , 3.62 ERA, IP, 427 H, 205 R, 193 ER, 160 BB, 427 SO, 41 HR Saves/Opp: 55/72 (76%) Holds: 107 1st Batter/Retired: 485/349 (72%) Inherited Runners/Scored: 229/52 (23%) MANESS (Continued...) Earned six relief wins this season, T10th in the N.L., and picked up three saves. His first save was 1.1 IP as he came in with the bases loaded in the 8th 6/16 vs. NYM and stranded all three. Opponents grounded into 12 double plays, T3rd in the N.L., while his 1.34 DP/9.0 IP ranked 8th in the league. Ranks 1st in the Majors among relief pitchers inducing 28 double play outs between Was on the receiving end of a triple play in TOR on 6/6; after loading the bases got Jose Bautista to line out to second forcing outs at second and first. Had sub 2.00 ERAs with 1.84 in June (3ER/14.2 IP, 12 Gs) and 1.98 in August (3ER/13.2, 13 Gs). Posted a career high 13.0 inning scoreless streak from 8/30 9/26, before allowing three runs at ARI (9/27) in a loss. #62 CARLOS MARTINEZ RHP 23 yrs Saves/Opp: 1/6 Holds: 18 FBF: 50/36 IR/S: 26/3 Opened the season on the Major League roster for the first time and appeared in 57 games, starting seven. Was optioned to Memphis (AAA) 7/31 8/17. Was 0 3 with a 3.79 ERA in 50 relief apps (57.0 IP). Pitched a season and career high 2.2 innings of relief on 6/1 vs. SF. Made 14 straight scoreless appearances from 8/22 9/23 before allowing a single run at CHI on 9/24. It spanned 16.1 IP, a career high. Earned first save of the season in final game at ARI (9/28), previous save was 9/20/13 at MIL. Inherited 26 runners and allowed only 3 to score (11.5% IRS). Made seven straight starts between 6/16 and 7/20 and went 2 1 with a 4.45 ERA, posting wins vs. PHI (6/22) and at SF (7/3). Longest start was 6.0 IP vs. PIT (7/8) in a no decision. Struck out a season high six batters in back to back starts 7/3 at SF & 7/8 vs. PIT. Hit 2 singles in his start at LAD 6/27 in STL 3 1 win, a game in which he collected the most hits. Pitched two starts during his return to Memphis, allowing no runs in 4.1 innings at Round rock and no runs over 6.0 innings vs. New Orleans. Fanned seven to his one walk. #30 JASON MOTTE RHP 32 yrs Saves/Opp: 0/0 Holds: 1 FBF: 29/17 IR/S: 14/7 Began the season on the disabled list recovering from ligament replacement surgery in Pitched in six games for Springfield (AA) [4 games] and Memphis (AAA) [2 games] on a rehab assignment, all in relief and all scoreless outings. Fanned all three batters faced in his first game of his rehab assignment 5/4 vs. Tulsa. Missed 29 games with a lower back strain from 8/8 9/1 and pitched 1.0 scoreless inning for Springfield (AA) at Tulsa on a rehabilitation assignment. Pitched 1.2 shutout innings in his first game off the D.L. on 5/21 vs. ARI, his first action since pitching on 10/22/12 in Gm 7 of the NLCS at SF. Tied a career high with 2.0 IP on 7/22 vs. TB. Earned win 9/20 vs. CIN retiring one batter in the 5th for his 1st win since 7/16/12 at MIL. #37 PAT NESHEK RHP 34 yrs Saves/Opp: 6/10 Holds: 26 FBF: 71/58 IR/S: 31/10 Non roster invitee to Spring Training was added to the Cardinals roster and spent the entire season with St. Louis. Made 71 appearances, his most since 74 in 2007 with Minnesota. Selected to his first All Star game by Manager Mike Matheny, playing in his home town of Minneapolis, Minn. (0.1 IP, 3 H, 2R ). Ranked 2nd in the N.L. with a 0.77 WHIP and 7th with a 1.87 ERA. His 71 games were 3rd most on the Cardinals staff and T15th among N.L. relievers; 62 of his 71 appearances were shutouts. Held a 7.56 strikeout/walk ratio, tops among N.L. relief pitchers. His 7 relief wins were T5th in the N.L., and the most by a Cardinals relief pitcher since Russ Springer (8 1) in Earned 26 Holds, ranking 6th in the league. Picked up his 1st career save on 6/4 in his 255th game...had six saves during the season. Had a 22 game/20.1 IP shutout streak from 4/11 5/31, setting a new career high. It was the 5th longest streak among National League relievers. From 4/11 to 8/13 allowed just two earned runs over 49 games, covering 46.0 innings. Went 4 0, 2 saves and a 0.70 ERA in 43 games and 38.1 IP before the All Star break; 3 2, 4 saves with a 3.41 ERA in 28 games and 29.0 IP after the break. Struck out four on 8/10 in 2.0 IP at BAL, tying a career high. #26 TREVOR ROSENTHAL RHP 24 yrs Saves/Opp: 45/51 Holds: 2 FBF: 72/43 IR/S: 15/6 Served as the team s primary closer during the season. His 45 saves ranked 2nd in the N.L. Became just the 5th pitcher in franchise history to reach the 40 save mark. Struck out 87 batters (6th N.L.) in 70.1 IP (308 TBF) for a 28.2% strikeout/batters faced. Appeared in over 70 games in back to back seasons. Ranked 2nd on the team with 72 appearances, T12th N.L. His 146 games pitched between ranks T6th most among all MLB relievers. Retired 59% of his first batters faced. Held opposing batters to a.127 BA (14 110) when ahead in the count (.271 behind). His six losses were T5th most among N.L. relievers, while his six blown saves were T6th. #46 KEVIN SIEGRIST LHP 25 yrs Saves/Opp: 0/2 Holds: 18 FBF: 37/29 IR/S: 13/2 Split the season between St. Louis and Memphis (AAA). Began the year on the Major League roster for the first time. Overall struck out 37 hitters in his 30.1 IP with St. Louis. Fanned 27 during his first 20.0 innings (23 games) to start the season. Was placed on the 15 day D.L. 5/24 with a strained left forearm and missed 53 games. Sent to Springfield (AA) on a rehabilitation assignment on 7/12 and pitched 4.2 scoreless innings over 5 games. Recalled from rehab on 7/23 and in nine games (8.0 IP) allowed 11 runs and was optioned to Memphis (AAA) on 8/16. At Memphis had a 1.35 ERA in six games, allowing just one run in 6.2 IP. Recalled on 8/31 and made five relief appearances down the stretch.