The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after David Freese hit a walk-off solo home run in the 11th inning to defeat Texas 10-9 in Game 6 of the World Series on Thursday in St. Louis.

The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate after David Freese hits a walk-off solo home run in the 11th inning against the Texas Rangers. Game 7 will be on Friday in St. Louis.

David Freese of the St. Louis Cardinals celebrates at home plate after hitting the game-winning home run in the bottom of the 11th inning.

St. Louis' David Freese hits a solo home run off a pitch by Texas reliever Mark Lowe in the 11th inning of Game 6 on Thursday. He also hit a two-run triple in the bottom of the ninth to tie it at 7-7.

Texas' Josh Hamilton hits a two-run home run in the 10th inning to give the Rangers a 9-7 lead.

Texas right fielder Nelson Cruz is unable to catch a ball hit by St. Louis' David Freese in the bottom of the ninth inning. The hit scored two runs to tie it at 7-7 and force extra innings.

Adrian Beltre celebrates with his Rangers teammates after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning. The hit gave Texas a 5-4

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese drops a ball hit by Texas' Josh Hamilton during the fifth inning. It was the Cardinals' third error of the game.

Texas first baseman Michael Young can't handle a ball hit by St. Louis' Lance Berkman during the fourth inning.

St. Louis' Lance Berkman is safe at first base ahead of Colby Lewis after an error by first baseman Michael Young in the fourth inning.

St. Louis' Matt Holliday breaks up a double play attempt by Texas shortstop Elvis Andrus during the fourth inning.

Fans go after a two-run home run off the bat of St. Louis' Lance Berkman during the first inning.

Texas' Mike Napoli reacts after turning his ankle while stepping on second base in the fourth inning. Napoli stayed in the game.

Texas' Mike Napoli turns his ankle at second as the ball gets past St. Louis shortstop Rafael Furcal during the fourth inning. Because of his injury, Napoli was unable to advance on the play, but he did stay in the game.

St. Louis left fielder Matt Holliday is unable to haul in the pop-up as he collides with shortstop Rafael Furcal. Holliday was charged with an error on the play, and Nelson Cruz advanced safely to second base.

Texas' Mike Napoli drives in a run with a single in the fourth inning. It was his 10th RBI of the series.

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman David Freese chases a foul ball in the third inning against the Texas Rangers. Freese was unable to come up with the ball.

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lance Berkman hits a two-run home run off Texas Rangers starter Colby Lewis during the first inning of Game 6 of the World Series on Thursday in St. Louis. The homer gave St. Louis a 2-1 lead.

Texas' Colby Lewis delivers a pitch against St. Louis in the first inning. Lewis entered the game with a 4-1 record and 2.22 ERA in seven career postseason starts.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jaime Garcia throws during the first inning against the Texas Rangers. Garcia allowed two runs in his first two innings.

St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Stan Musial waves to fans as he rides around the stadium prior to the start of Game 6. Musial hit .331 over 22 seasons and retired in 1963 at age 42.

St. Louis Cardinals legends (from left) Red Schoendienst, Bob Gibson, Lou Brock and Ozzie Smith stand on the field prior to Game 6.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Tony La Russa makes his way off the field during batting practice before Game 6 on Thursday. The Cardinals entered the game in search of a victory to stay alive in the World Series.

Brooks Lane waits for the gates to open at Busch Stadium before Game 6 on Thursday in St. Louis.