1.   Cardinal fans gave Ankiel a round of applause when players were introduced before the exhibition opener.

2.   Cardinal fans screamed at the pitcher to throw him out.

3.   If Edmonds continues playing as he has for two games, the rabid Cardinal fans have seen their last game at Busch Stadium.

4.   Second base ump Bob Davidson made the wrong call and Cardinal fans will never forget.

5.   Six consecutive losses, piled like granite blocks on the backs of Cardinal players and Cardinal fans, were lifted.

6.   Small groans from Cardinal fans gain momentum as the Padres load the bases.