Chris Carpenter was well on his way to a World Series win when, all of sudden, people swarmed the mound to examine his hand. No smudge, no scuffs. Just a cramp, and it wasn't about to blemish his outing. Carpenter looked every bit a Cards' ace as he threw the Detroit Tigers a curve, pitching St. Louis to a 5-0 victory Tuesday night for a 2-1 Series edge.