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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning of Game 3 of the National League division baseball series on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)