LOS ANGELES, Oct. 16 (UPI) -- Matt Holliday pounded a two-run homer Tuesday, lifting St. Louis to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers and a commanding 3-1 NL Championship Series lead.
The Cardinals broke open a scoreless game in the third inning when Daniel Descalso led off with a single against Dodgers starter Ricky Nolasco, moved to second on a sacrifice and scored on Matt Carpenter's RBI double.