Carpenter epitomizes Cards’ winning culture

Matt Carpenter embodies what the St. Louis Cardinals are all about. He’s an old-school ballplayer. He’s not one of those guys that catches your attention when he walks in the room. By the time he leaves, however, he’s made his presence felt. And did he ever make his presence felt with a go-ahead three-run double against Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Friday night.