That was as symbolic of a Cardinal win as you're going to get. After their worst game of the season in Game 1, they dusted their jerseys off and limped to their feet, just as they always do. Carlos Beltran went from the hospital in Game 1 to being a hero of Game 2 24 hours later. Now they have home field advantage in what is now a Best of 3 series.
I hope that Jake Peavy's lackluster history against the Cardinals in October resurfaces, and--by some miracle or ethereal dream--Lance Lynn shows up with his best stuff in Game 4. Wainwright at home in Game 5 will be lights out, and we all know that Michael Wacha can give us a fighting chance for Game 6. And how about that bullpen? It's what propelled the Cardinals to the World Series in 2011, and it's done the same in 2013 with all new names.
Us Cardinal fans are very fortunate to be alive to witness this era of Cardinal baseball.
Never forget it as baseball fans.