October 30, 2006

Merry, Merry October: Cardinals win World Series

Photos from the Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jeff Weaver pitching against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of Game 5 of the World Series on Friday, Oct. 27, 2006 in St. Louis.

Cardinals right fielder Chris Duncan commits an error on a ball hit by Detroit Tigers' Magglio Ordonez in the fourth inning.

Detroit's Sean Casey hits a two run homer in the fourth inning.

St. Louis Cardinals' Jeff Weaver lays down a bunt in the fourth inning.

Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge can't get to a ball thrown by pitcher Justin Verlander in the fourth inning. Yadier Molina scored on the play and Verlander was charged with an error.

Detroit Tigers' Ivan Rodriguez flips his bat after striking out to end the top of the sixth inning.

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jeff Weaver gets to first base before Detroit Tigers Placido Polanco on Polanco's grounder during the seventh inning.

David Eckstein hits a single in the seventh inning.

Scott Rolen reacts after hitting an RBI single to right field to drive in David Eckstein in the seventh inning.

Detroit Tigers' Brandon Inge struck out to end the game.

Hall of Famer Stan Musial throws out the ceremonial first pitch.

Adam Wainwright celebrates after getting the final out.

St. Louis Cardinals' Adam Wainwright celebrates with catcher Yadier Molina.

The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after defeating the Detroit Tigers 4-2 to take the World Series 4 games to 1.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Albert Pujols, with his son A.J. Alberto Jr. on his shoulders, holds on to the World Series trophy with Cardinals manager Tony La Russa.

Tony La Russa waves to fans with his wife, Elaine.

David Eckstein holds the World Series MVP trophy.

Scott Spiezio sprays champagne on the crowd.

Fans celebrate after the victory.

The Budweiser Clydesdales circle the field to help the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate their World Championship during a parade and rally Sunday, Oct. 29, 2006.

St. Louis Cardinals Jeff Suppan waves at the fans, with the statue of Cardinals great Stan Musial in the background, during the celebration parade.

Detroit Tigers' Justin Verlander pitches to St. Louis Cardinals' David Eckstein in the first inning

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, left, gets a visit from pitching coach Gene Lamont and catcher Ivan Rodriguez in the first inning.

St. Louis Cardinals' Jeff Weaver slaps hands with the fans during the rally.

St. Louis Cardinals Ronnie Belliard looks back at the dugout after grounding out to end the first inning with bases loaded.

So Taguchi watches his sacrifice bunt to move Yadier Molina to second base in the second inning.

David Eckstein breaks his bat on a second inning single to drive in Yadier Molina.

Detroit Tigers first baseman Sean Casey can't handle a throw by Brandon Inge on a ball hit by St. Louis Cardinals David Eckstein in the second inning.

Yadier Molina celebrates with teammate Albert Pujols after Molina scored in the second inning.

Brandon Inge tries to get past third baseman Scott Rolen on a run down in the third inning.

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