San Francisco @ St. Louis

Network: FOX
Announcers: Joe Buck, Tim McCarver
Format: DVD (3 disks)
Quality: 8.75 (Converted Directv LP/VHS Master)
Notes: Commercials edited out... Includes pre-game and post-game.

Game Notes

Giants shut down the Cardinals 4-1.

Jason Schmidt turns in a strong start as San Francisco takes a 2-0 series lead behind 2 HRs by Rich Aurilia. Schmidt goes 7 2/3 innings, allowing just 4 hits, departing after Eduardo Perez's pinch-hit HR in the 8th. Schmidt strikes out 8.

Aurilia backs Schmidt's start, connecting for a solo HR off Woody Williams in the 2nd at-bat of the game. He homers again with 1 on in the 5th to open a 3-0 lead over St. Louis.


Starting pitchers:
Giants - Schmidt
Cardinals - Williams

Winning pitcher: Schmidt
Losing pitcher: Williams