"The Cardinals had won the game and the series".
This is just indicative of the poor performance the Cardinals have had over the last three decades, on average, so lighten up.
Seriously, I'm sure the guy is guilty of something. Why let him out? Besides, the system probably already made him somebody's beeotch. What is he going to do on the outside? Temp labor? Is he ivy league material? jk.
Assuming you aren't being sarcastic, maybe he could trade places with you...He may have a far better feel for freedom and liberty than you appear to have, not to mention character...