the lynn watch

St. Louis’ bullpen in general — and Lance Lynn in particular — has been a major factor in the Cardinals’ success in the National League Championship Series. Lynn, a rookie and onetime Ole Miss ace, has appeared in four of the five games and worked 4 1/3 scoreless innings. The 6-foot-5, 250-pound right-hander, wearing the odd No. 62, has allowed three hits and two walks but induced three ground-ball double plays from Milwaukee hitters. He pitched 1 1/3 innings on Friday, coming on in the seventh when the Cards’ lead was 5-1. They won 7-1 to take a 3-2 lead in the series that resumes Sunday in Milwaukee. Lynn posted a 3.12 ERA in 34 2/3 innings in the regular season. He went to the disabled list late with an oblique injury and was activated just before the NLCS. He has not disappointed.