ST. LOUIS – Matt Carpenter made history in this weekend’s series against the Chicago Cubs, and some of his success may be accredited to his homemade salsa.
Carpenter extended his home run streak to six games on Saturday, after sharing videos of the salsa prior to Saturday’s games. Carpenter said teammate Adam Wainwright planted a garden in his yard and from that he made his salsa. He said he just happened to bring it on the road trip.
Carpenter also set a Cardinals record with a streak of 12 extra base hits in a row.
Bud Norris had some of the salsa before his save in one of Saturday’s games, and Dexter Fowler was shown eating a spoonful before Sunday’s game in which he went 2-for-3 and was on base three times.
Carpenter’s home run streak unfortunately came to an end after Sunday’s game, but his homemade salsa was certainly the food to eat on the Chicago road trip.
When you have a day like @MattCarp13 had yesterday you keep everything in your pre-game routine the exact same… right down to the homemade salsa! pic.twitter.com/gUv4hSKCU1
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 21, 2018
You better believe we're putting Matt's Secret Salsa on our breakfast today! #RallySalsa pic.twitter.com/KmGOgzPAsD
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 22, 2018
Matt’s Secret Salsa Update: @MattCarp13 once again enjoyed some salsa with his breakfast, and he even shared some with @DexterFowler! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/z52pXatzBh
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) July 22, 2018