After 19 straight games without an off day the Cardinals are scuffling again. A great stretch against the Red Sox, Dodgers, and Brewers is immediately followed by a disappointing stretch against the Reds, Guardians, and Royals. The Cards are taxed and it has shown. Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras have struggled mightily. Nolan Gorman has slowed down and Steven Matz has been atrocious. With a potential injury to Lars Nootbaar, the outfield depth is also looking scarily thin. Despite all this, the Cards are still within striking distance for the NL Central crown as the Brewers, Pirates, and Cubs play middling baseball as well. Will the Cards be able to make a second half surge? The two days off on Wednesday and Thursday certainly will help!
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