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Molina's two-out hit in the sixth helps stretch the Cardinals lead to 10-3

Related Topics: Matt Harrison, Bill James, The Walks

LENGTHY RAIN DELAY STARTS THE DAY

“I think he's letting the game come to him,'' Shildt said. “The walks are really important. They're a representation that t gets you on base and allows us to score more runs. There are a lot of residual benefits to drawing a walk — not that we're looking for walks all the time — but it also speaks to the fact that you're being patient and letting the game come to you, which is what Harrison is doing. He was getting himself out; you're going to make outs, but really, the question you have to ask yourself is are you getting yourself out or is the guy earning it?