Tough game. Endy made the catch of the year -- and a double play. But watching Valentin and Delgado strike out on check swings, yikes. Having seen Suppan hurt the Mets twice I understand a little better how Cards fans felt (before the final called strike) about Beltran.

So it turns out to be difficult to win the league with half your starting rotation tied behind your back.

The gentlemanly thing now would be to root for the National League champs. But look at Spiezio's beard.

Go Tigers. Take 'em in four.