 Jason Isringhausen shut the D'Backs down 1–2–3 in the bottom of the inning for the save, giving the Cardinals a 2–0 lead in the series.Jeff Fassero got the win in relief by retiring the last batter of the eighth.Busch Stadium (II) in St. Louis, Missouri
Trying to avoid a series sweep, the Diamondbacks struck first in the second off starter Andy Benes when David Dellucci homered after a walk to put them up 2–0.