6/9 GDT: Cardinals(May) @ Mets(Peralta) 6:10 PM CT

[CardsofSTL]

Ivan takes a pitch off the hand and is the first base runner of the game.

Doesn't he already lead the majors in HBP? Is he crowding the plate or do opposing pitchers really like pitching him inside?

He leads the NL with his now 14 HBP; one behind the ML lead held by White Sox Antonacci.

I don't think Ivan crowds the plate but he doesn't give ground either if they come inside.

[CardsofSTL]

As a team the Cardinals have been hit 45 times; most in NL. Seattle leads the ML with 46.

[CardsofSTL]

May works a 1-2-3 first inning.

[CardsofSTL]

We don't protect the plate with two strikes in this day and age.

says @Joe Shlabotnik probably

[Radbird]

Starting to resemble a decent lineup and solid bench

Yep, we’re getting there, aren’t we?

[CardsofSTL]

1 out double by Ewing is the first hit of the ballgame.

[booger71]

Sign that 14 year old kid with the beard up

[booger71]

Cardinal catchers need to quit resting on the knee.

[CardsofSTL]

May gets a strikeout and it will take a hit to bring in Ewing who moved up to third when Crooks decided not to catch a pitch.

[CardsofSTL]

Nice job by May after falling behind to Baty.