The Cardinals took a 4-2 win over the Red Sox in Game 2 and tied the World Series.

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The Cardinals took a 4-2 win over the Red Sox in Game 2 and tied the World Series.

The Cardinals' Yadier Molina (left) pumped his fist as Daniel Nava struck out to end the game.

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The Cardinals' Yadier Molina (left) pumped his fist as Daniel Nava struck out to end the game.

The Red Sox never recovered after errors in the seventh inning cost them the lead.

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The Red Sox never recovered after errors in the seventh inning cost them the lead.

Game 3 will take place in St. Louis on Saturday.

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Game 3 will take place in St. Louis on Saturday.

Jacoby Ellsbury ran to first base as Matt Carpenter (not pictured) committed a fielding error.

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Jacoby Ellsbury ran to first base as Matt Carpenter (not pictured) committed a fielding error in the eighth inning.

The Cardinals scored three runs in the seventh inning.

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The Cardinals scored three runs in the seventh inning.

Pete Kozma was safe as Jarrod Saltalamacchia failed to catch the throw to home plate.

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Pete Kozma was safe as Jarrod Saltalamacchia failed to catch the seventh-inning throw to home plate.

Craig Breslow (left) tried to get Jon Jay (not pictured) out at third base, but the throw sailed into left field and Jay was able to score.

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Craig Breslow (left) tried to get Jon Jay (not pictured) out at third base, but the throw sailed into left field and Jay was able to score in the seventh.

David Ortiz hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, giving the Red Sox a 2-1 lead.

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David Ortiz hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning, giving the Red Sox a 2-1 lead.

Ortiz celebrated the home run with Dustin Pedroia and Mike Napoli.

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Ortiz celebrated the home run with Dustin Pedroia and Mike Napoli.

Matt Holliday (pictured) hit a leadoff triple in the fourth inning. Yadier Molina then scored Holliday for the Cardinals to take the lead.

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Matt Holliday (pictured) hit a leadoff triple in the fourth inning. Yadier Molina then scored Holliday for the Cardinals to take the lead.

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Contractors testified on Thursday before Congress about the rollout of the online health insurance marketplace.

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