Houston Astros' Ben Francisco connects for an infield single as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina watches in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP ... more 

Houston Astros' Ben Francisco connects for an infield single as St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina watches in the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam) less