However , the Cardinals ( 4 - 3 in league ) could n't build on a 7 - 2 lead in game three .
They Cardinals not Cardinals ' their way out of a 6 - 1 hole to open the clincher .
However , the Cardinals ( 4 - 3 in league ) could n't build on a 7 - 2 lead in game three , nor could they dig their way out of a 6 - 1 hole to open the clincher .