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Chicago's Bryan LaHair (right) celebrates with teammates at home plate after hitting a grand slam in the third inning during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41241468&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05 CST
Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright reacts after allowing a grand slam to Chicago's Bryan LaHair in third inning action during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. At background left is Chicago's Alfonso Soriano who scored on the play. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41241470&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05 CST
Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday is unable to reach a grand slam off the bat of Chicago's Bryan LaHair in third inning action during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41241471&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05 CST
Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright pitches during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41241472&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05 CST
Chicago's Bryan LaHair celebrates as he crosses the plate in front of home plate umpire Greg Gibson after hitting a grand slam in third inning action during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41241473&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05 CST
Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright kicks at the mound after allowing a three-run home run to Chicago's Ian Stewart (left) in first inning action during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41241474&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05 CST
Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright in the dugout between innings during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41241476&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05 CST
Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright waits on the mound as pitching coach Derek Lilliquist approaches for a meeting in the third inning during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41241477&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 18:05 CST
After a protracted at-bat, Cardinals' David Freese strikes out on this pitch to strand two batters to end the third inning during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41242628&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:27 CST
From left to right, Megan Conover of Fort Madison, Iowa and Angela Copher of Overland try to catch shirts slinghot by Team Fredbird during the seventh inning of the St. Louis Cardinals Home Opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41242631&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:27 CST
St. Louis Cardinal fan Scott Breiter laments the Cardinals Opening Day 9-5 loss as he is flanked by joyous Chicago Cubs fans from left, Melvin Hill and Kiedra Meece at the end of the game Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. "Enjoy it now your guys. Where is your ring?" said Breiter. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41242632&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:27 CST
Angela Copher of Overland enjoys a beer in the rain during the St. Louis Cardinals Home Opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. "I just through this outfit together at the last minute. I guess I am dressed partly as a baseball, " said Copher. Photo by Laurie Skrivan, lskrivan@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41242871&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:48 CST
Chicago second baseman Darwin Barney deflects a double by Cardinals' Jon Jay in the sixth inning during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41242878&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 19:48 CST
Chicago second baseman Darwin Barney deflects a double by Cardinals' Jon Jay in the sixth inning during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41243090&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:00 CST
Cardinals first baseman Matt Carpenter is forced to roll the ball to the pitcher covering first base as he stumbles to retire Chicago's Ian Stewart in the fourth inning during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41243105&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:00 CST
Cardinals' Jon Jay (right) reaches safely on a double as Chicago shortstop Starlin Castro is unable to handle the throw in the sixth inning during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41243107&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:00 CST
Chicago right fielder David DeJesus catches a line drive off the bat of Cardinals' Matt Holliday to end the sixth inning during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41243110&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:00 CST
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41243113&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:00 CST
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny and bench coach Mike Aldrete (left) during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41243114&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:00 CST
Cardinals hitting coach Mark McGwire (left) talks with Carlos Beltran in the dugout during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41243116&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:00 CST
Cardinals' Daniel Descalso returns to the dugout after striking out to end a five-run fifth inning during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41243124&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 20:00 CST
Cardinals' Matt Carpenter hits a two-run triple in the fifth inning during the home opener between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Friday, April 13, 2012, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Chris Lee, clee@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245358&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:27 CST
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny greets Stan Musial during player introductions before the Cardinals home opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245360&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:28 CST
Former Cardinals manager Tony LaRussa and pitching coach Dave Duncan appear on the video scoreboard as the 2011 World Series championship flag is raised before the Cardinals home opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245363&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:28 CST
Cardinal great Stan Musial waves to fans as he and grandson Brian Schwarze ride into Busch Stadium before the Cardinals home opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245368&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:28 CST
Former Cardinals pitching coach Dave Duncan (left) joins former manager Tony LaRussa as LaRussa carries the 2011 World Series trophy before the Cardinals home opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245370&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:28 CST
Cardinals manager Mike Matheny is greeted by Cardinal hall of famers (from left) Red Schoendienst, Lou Brock, Whitey Herzog and Ozzie Smith before the Cardinals home opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245371&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:29 CST
With the World Series trophy resting in the foreground the 2011championship flag is raised before the Cardinals home opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245374&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:29 CST
Cardinal closing pitcher Jason Motte gets an earful from Cardinal hall of fame pitcher Bob Gibson as he and other hall of famers (from left) Lou Brock, Gibson, Whitey Herzog, Bruce Sutter and Ozzie Smith greet Motte before the Cardinals home opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245375&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:29 CST
An eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary flies in from the outfield of Busch Stadium before the Cardinals home opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245377&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:29 CST
Former Cardinals manager greets coach Jose Oquendo as former pitching coach Dave Duncan (center) looks on before the Cardinals home opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245378&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:30 CST
Brian Schwarze tends to his grandfather, Cardinal great Stan Musial, during pregame ceremonies at the Cardinals home opener against the Chicago Cubs Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245382&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:30 CST
Kara Smith of Collinsville guarded her standing room spot behind home plate as rain fell Friday April 13, 2012, delaying the start of the Cardinals home opener at Busch Stadium. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245390&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:30 CST
The aroma of grilled hot dogs and onions filled the concourse as fans kept the concession stands busy during the rain delay of the Cardinals home opener Friday April 13, 2012. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245401&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:31 CST
Hudson Copeland, 4, of Jonesboro, Ark. attended his first opening day at Busch Stadium with his parents, an uncle and grandfather Friday April 13, 2012 at Busch Stadium. Yadier Molina is Hudson's favorite player. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]> http://stltoday.mycapture.com/mycapture/enlarge.asp?image=41245405&event=1450897&CategoryID=38576 Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:31 CST
Tony Brune and Tina White of Union, Mo. celebrate after finding their season ticket seats in section 261 at Busch Stadium, as they arrive for the Cardinals home opener against the Cubs Friday April 13, 2012. Photo by Robert Cohen, rcohen@post-dispatch.com ]]>