The Cardinals’ post season chances were not completely extinguished during their disappointing 2-1 loss to Milwaukee last night (box score). But if, in fact, St Louis does miss the post season for a third straight year – and that is more likely than not – this game (and, in fact, this series) will linger in […]
Archives for September 2018
How Will Cards Respond After Bruising Loss?
Six Walks Make Things Easy for Milwaukee
After five excellent innings last night, Jack Flaherty carried a 1-1 tie into the sixth inning against Milwaukee. With the season hanging in the balance, Jack’s command suddenly abandoned him. After he retired Lorenzo Cain on a ground ball, he walked Christian Yelich, hit Jesus Aguilar with a pitch, and then walked Travis Shaw – […]
Another Late-Game Big Inning Leads to a Cardinal Victory
It was a 2-0 Cardinal lead as last night’s game turned into the sixth inning. A walk, a hit, a squeeze bunt, and another single pushed another two runs across, building the Cardinal lead to 4-0. After a bunt and a foul out, the inning threatened to end there. Then, suddenly, Jose Martinez drove a […]
A New Quarterback in Kansas City
There was a surreal moment at the end of first quarter in Heinz Field last Sunday. With 54 seconds left, the Steelers – trying desperately to get their bearings – faced third-and-ten on their own 19. As quarterback Ben Roethlisberger dropped back, Kansas City linebacker Justin Houston got his right hand under right tackle Marcus […]
Position Wars with 9 Games Left
Let’s take one final look at the impact the defensive alignments have had on the 2018 edition of the St Louis Cardinals. Catcher Yadier Molina has been less indestructible this season than he has been in the past. A couple of injuries have forced him into extended periods of “rest.” His reputation as the most […]