For the second game in a row, the Cardinals starter gives up nine runs to the White Sox. Yesterday, Mulder waited until the third to get bombed. Tonight, the White Sox scored four in the first and five in the second off Marquis. La Russa sent him out for the third and he gave up a home run to Crede to make the score 10-3. It looks like Jason is taking one for the bullpen tonight.

Update: Marquis does indeed take one for the team. He goes five innings, giving up runs in each inning, 13 total. His ERA jumps nearly a run tonight, from 4.55 to 5.53. The Cardinals could use a mercy rule right now.