Carpenter breezes through first outing

The only flaw in Chris Carpenter’s performance today was a hit batter.  Other than that, it was perfect as Carptenter threw two innings.  The Cardinals beat the Nationals 9-2.

Carpenter needed just 19 pitches to get through his two innings.  Even more impressive on the mound was Ryan Franklin.  He went three innings allowing a hit and striking out five.

Ryan Ludwick drove in two runs and Joe Mather vying for the third base job until Troy Glaus returns drove in three.