World Series live blog: Game Five

Hardball Times copy editor Greg Simons is not one of those people the TV moguls feared would will be put off by a Middle America World Series. He's a lifelong Cardinals fan. As with Games One, Two, Three and Four , we asked him to put on his red cap and share his observations as he watches. Pregame Nice subtle shot by A.J. Pierzynski about Ron Washington not "selling his players out to the media." Gee, what manager might A.J. know who does something like that? I'm looking at you, Ozzie Guillen. I can't wait to see how Guillen gets along with Logan Morrison. First inning Let's see if Rafael Furcal can give all the Cardinals fans a gift on his birthday. Close, but not quite, as he repeats last night's first at-bat with a rocket into Adrian Beltre's glove. Albert Pujols with a loud out to center, but the side is retired in order. A walk to Josh Hamilton, but no further damage allowed by Chris Carpenter. Second inning Matt Holliday's foot...