"The Cardinals have decided on Chris Carpenter to start tonight's Game 7.

In two starts, including a win in Game 1, Carpenter allowed four earned runs total in 13 combined innings against the Rangers. In Game 5 on Monday at Texas, Carpenter pitched seven solid innings and allowed two runs on six hits.

Carpenter was the team's choice over Edwin Jackson or Kyle Lohse.

Although no announcement was made after the team's dramatic Game 6 win over Texas, he's the man.

"I've got to think about it," La Russa said shortly after his team's improbable Game 6 victory. "We're going to put it all together and see what makes the most sense.""