The Cardinals went into Monday’s game against the D-backs with the same focus that they had when they swept the Cubs in four games at Wrigley Field this weekend — every game matters.
So the series opener at Chase Field had a familiar feel, the Cardinals staving off comebacks and rallying late to win a close game, 9-7, over the D-backs for their sixth straight win, matching their season-high.
Tommy Edman, Paul Goldschmidt, Yadier Molina and Harrison Bader all went deep to cut the Cardinals’ magic number to clinch the National League Central to 3 over the Brewers, who did not play Monday. St. Louis’ win also eliminated Arizona from postseason contention.
Tonight, Jack Flaherty starts for St Louis at Arizona