When I first saw the news about Roy Doc Halladay, the first thing I, and most St. Louis Cardinals fans I can imagine, came to think about after the initial shock was the incredible NLDS game 5 duel he had with his former teammate and longtime friend in Chris Carpenter. Hopes were high for the Phillies following a 102-win series, but the 90-win Wild Card Cardinals showed they weren’t about to go away.
Following a game one drubbing, the next three games were decided by a total of four runs, as both teams grinded against each other, with the desire to win as their only drive.