Joel Zumaya's two-run error in the seventh inning extended St. Louis' lead to four, and the Cardinals went on to win, 5-0, taking the series lead.

Chris Carpenter, the Cy Young Winner in 2005, was sharp, allowing only two hits through six innings.

Jim Edmonds' two-run double in the fourth inning got St. Louis on board, 2-0.

Former Tiger Juan Encarnacion was benched, and So Taguchi took the spot at right field.

Game 4 will be at 8 p.m. tonight; Game 5 is at 8 p.m. Thursday; If necessary, Games 6 and 7 are at 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, respectively, back in Detroit.