WHAT IS CARDINALS CHALLENGE?

• Cardinals challenge is a contest where Cardinal fans predict the outcome of the season and earn points based on the actual results.

RULES

1. One entry per email address. Each email address requires a unique username.
   
   
2. Deadline to enter the contest is April 5, 2009 11:59pm CT.
   
   
3. All entries may be changed until April 5, 2009 by going to your "My Points " page and clicking on the "Modify your Picks ".
   
   

SCORING

1. Points are awarded according to the point value listed next to each category.
   
   
2. For stat categories such as wins and home runs you must choose the correct player in order to receive points for the corresponding stat.
   
   
3. Points for stat categories are awarded based on how much you miss each stat.
   
   
4. Scoring Example #1:
   - Chris Carpenter finishes the season with the lowest ERA on the team at 2.92.
   - You chose Chris Carpenter for the lowest ERA with a 3.00 ERA.
   - You receive 10 points for choosing the correct player and 17 points: 25 max pts - 8 pts missed.
   
   Scoring Example #2:
   - Albert Pujols finishes the season with a batting average of .335.
   - You chose Albert Pujols with a batting average of .335.
   - You would receive 0 pts for both batting average categories since you chose the incorrect player.
   
   
5. If there is a tie at the end of the season for first, second and third place. The tie breaker category (total runs scored) will be used. If there is still a tie the person who entered the contest first will be the winner.
   
   
6. Scoring results and standings are updated each day.
   
   
7. If two players are tied at the end of the season the player who earned that stat first wins. For example if two players both hit 35 home runs, the player to hit their 35th home run first is the leader for that stat category.