Cardinal fans were asked what they thought about the return of Mark McGwire to the team as a hitting coach.

Los Angeles Dodgers Joe Torre talks about his time spent in St. Louis both as a player and as a manager during a news conference before game three of the National League Division Series against the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.

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Rick Hummel (known to most fans as “Commish”) has been covering the St. Louis Cardinals for the Post-Dispatch since 1973. He wrote this quiz to challenge even the biggest Cardinals fan. Don’t feel bad if you get less than five correct. At least the first time you take it. Try it a second time. Chances are you’ll improve.

Explore the stats for the Cardinals and find out which pitches the players swing at and where they hit the balls. When you’re done, check out the Dodgers lineup and see how it compares.

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Hot zones in the batting average are shaded orange if the player hits above .340 average and has a minimum of five At Bats in that zone or for that type of pitch.

Cold zones in the batting average are shaded blue if the player hits below .200 average and has a minimum of five At Bats in that zone or for that type of pitch.

Powerzones are outlined in orange if the player’s slugging percentage is greater than .450 and has a minimum of five At Bats in the zone.

Source: inside-edge inc.

Explore the stats for the Dodgers and find out which pitches the players swing at and where they hit the balls. When you’re done, check out the Cardinals lineup and see how it compares.

About the graphic

Hot zones in the batting average are shaded orange if the player hits above .340 average and has a minimum of five At Bats in that zone or for that type of pitch.

Cold zones in the batting average are shaded blue if the player hits below .200 average and has a minimum of five At Bats in that zone or for that type of pitch.

Power zones are outlined in orange if the player’s slugging percentage is greater than .450 and has a minimum of five At Bats in the zone.

Source: inside-edge inc.

Fans came out for a prep rally at Kiener Plaza before the Cardinals play the Chicago Cubs in St. Louis. They play a three game series at Busch Stadium.

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Follow St. Louis Cardinal Ryan Ludwick as he visits St. Teresa Catholic School on Tuesday in Belleville. 6 year-old student Miles Wilhelm won U.S. Cellular’s “Take Ryan Ludwick” to School” contest. “I think the most enjoyable thing is to be able to get around the kids and kind of relive the life that you grew up,” said Ludwick.

by Erik M. Lunsford