The State of Wever's Teams: St Louis Cardinals (MLB)

Standing: The Cardinals are currently 84-72 overall with six games left to go in the regular season. They also have a three game lead for the second Wild Card spot in the National League, this is a welcome new addition this year by Major League Baseball. Without the second Wild Card there would not be much excitement left this season as it comes to a close, and my Cards would be close to being eliminated from playoff contention already. 

Hot Streak: The Cardinals are peaking at the exact right time, just like last year. Thank worked well if we remember :). They are 8-2 in their last 10 games and like previously stated, have stretched their lead to 3 games in the Wild Card. Coming out of their last series with the Los Angles Dodgers I was admittedly worried about my Cards. They only had a one game lead over them and their line up is stacked. Fortunately we took the last game of that series and have not looked back. We have had the schedule smiling at us, with the Astros and the Cubs in the last 9 games. We finish up the season with a six game home stand, three games with Washington and three games with the hated Reds. 

Rotation: Their rotation is coming together nicely at exactly the right time. This makes me very excited. If they make it into the playoffs opposing teams will have to deal with this:

Lance Lynn: 17-7 3.69 ERA

Kyle Lohse: 16-3 2.77 ERA

Adam Wainwright: 13-13 4.02 ERA (First season back from Tommy John, Big game pitcher though!)

Jake Westbrook: 13-11 3.97 ERA

Chris Carpenter: Made first start of the season this week! Would have been the ace of this impressive staff!

Jason Motte: 40 saves 

My Thoughts: I believe that we are sitting pretty! If we do get into the playoffs it could be another magical year for the Cards. That pitching staff is going to be tough to deal with in a short playoff series. I did not even mention the Cards lineup that I think has what it takes to compete for another National League Title and perhaps more. Very exciting time for Cardinals fans! 

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