Matt Carpenter vs. Clayton Kershaw

In Game 1 of the 2014 NLDS in Los Angeles, St. Louis Cardinals 3rd Baseman Matt Carpenter hits a bases clearing double on a 2-out, 2-strike pitch to complete the Cardinals rally down 6-1. Kershaw was 68-0 when having a 4-run lead, and in this game he was spotted a 5-run lead. It's important to know that Matt Carpenter was responsible for the rally against Kershaw last year in the 2013 NLCS Game 6, in which an 11-pitch at-bat ended in a 1-out double. From there the Cards scored 4 in the inning, then 5 in the fifth to win 9-0 to eliminate the Dodgers and advance to the World Series.

[@biggamejames79]

kershaw still a playoff pretender not a contender

[@rumandcoke32]

Got a question. Is Kershaw one of those guys that can't pitch in the postseason? Mike Mussina was like that with the Yankees.

[@cardsfan092493]

He has certainly struggled against the Cards in the postseason...he's 1-4 with a 6.00+ ERA against them. Against other teams he's 2-1 with a 3.40 ERA. I think the main problem this game was poor managing by Mattingly---he left Kershaw out there who he was clearly fatigued. In Game 4 tonight?? He made just a couple mistakes (and one big one) and got burned. He has a lot of time to improve but when it comes down to it you still want him on your playoff roster....the Cards have just belted him...

[@felix123220]

cardsfan092493 well not even just in the post season during the regular season he has struggled against them as well, but I think in game 4 nlds Kershaw was to tired for the seventh inning but I cant explain game 1 that was just crazy

[@sychophantt]

Peyton Kershaw

[@mrAnothernumber]

Clayton Manning