Cardinals at Rays

The Cardinals made the long trip across the state for their first-ever appearance at Charlotte Sports Park.

We're wondering when the last time the Cards played in Port Charlotte. No one seems to know. Since they trained in St. Pete before giving way to the Rays and heading to Jupiter in 1998, you would figure they made the ride south to play the Rangers, but darned if we can't find anyone who can remember or any record of the Cards playing at old Charlotte County Stadium.

If I find the answer to this important question I will blog it immediately.

Anyway, here are the lineups:

Cardinals
Ryan Brendan 2B
Rick Ankiel CF
Ryan Ludwick RF
David Freese DH
Yadier Molina C
Allen Craig 1B
Joe Mather LF
Brian Barden 3B
Tyler Greene SS
Joel Pineiro P

Rays
Justin Ruggiano LF
Adam Kennedy 2B
Evan Longoria 3B
Pat Burrell DH
Gabe Gross RF
Ben Zobrist CF
Chris Richard 1B
Shawn Riggans C
Reid Brignac SS
Scott Kazmir P