the astros met my standard, and id say they are now the favorites. I'm curious how much of a swing tonight's game would represent. If the Cards win, they they're back to Busch, and home field holds true. Winning 3 in a row is a pretty tall task, but it's happened before. If the Cards win tonight, then I think that the pressure shifts back to the Astros. Of course, tonight is no guarantee, and Oswalt and Clemens at Busch isn't exactly a walk in the park, either. The Astros have definitely put themselves in a good position. No doubt about it. i think if the cards win tonight, the astros remain slight favorites. if the cardinals tie the series at 3, i think it'd be all but even, as the cardinals would be at home, but i cant say that i love that pitching matchup for them.