Chris Burke of the Houston Astros celebrates with a teammate as he returns to the dugout after scoring a run. (Brian Bahr / Getty Images)
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jason Marquis winds up to deliver a pitch against the Houston Astros during Game Six. (Brian Bahr / Getty Images)
St. Louis Cardinals’ So Taguchi races towards first base as Houston Astros starting pitcher Roy Oswalt tags him out at the base. Behind is Astro’s Lance Berkman. (Mark Humphrey / AP)
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St. Louis Cardinals’ Yadier Molina reacts after being called out on a fielder’s choice hit by Abraham Nunez in the fifth inning. (Elsa / Getty Images)
Houston Astros pitcher Dan Wheeler celebrates the final out of game six of the National League Championship Series. (Rhona Wise / EPA)
The Houston Astros celebrate after the final out of game six of the National League Championship Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. (Rhona Wise / EPA)
St. Louis Cardinals’ catcher Yadier Molina waits in the dugout after losing Game 6 of the National League Championship Series to the Houston Astros 5-1. (Mark Humphrey / AP)
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Houston Astros’ Russ Springer, left, Chad Qualls, right and Mike Gallo, pose with the National League Championship trophy after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals. (Mark Humphrey / AP)
Houston Astros Craig Biggio celebrates in the clubhouse after winning the National League Championship Series. (Dilip Vishwanat / EPA)