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Cardinals Chase Playoff Spot in Giants Series
8 Sep
Summary
- Cardinals are four games behind in the wild card race with 18 games left.
- Ivan Herrera is on a hitting streak with recent strong performances.
- Giants pitcher Logan Webb has struggled in his last three starts.
The St. Louis Cardinals are aiming to capitalize on a favorable schedule as they begin a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday. With just 18 games left in the season, the Cardinals (72-72) are four games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the final National League wild-card spot. Their recent series win against the Colorado Rockies has positioned them for a critical stretch of games against teams below .500.
Ivan Herrera has emerged as a key offensive force for the Cardinals, contributing significantly in their recent victory and showing remarkable improvement at the plate. His performance has been noted by manager Oliver Marmol as vital to the team's success. Herrera's current hot streak includes multiple hits in six of his last seven games, and he is set to face Giants' right-hander Logan Webb.
Webb, the scheduled starter for the Giants, has faced considerable difficulty in his recent outings, failing to pitch deep into games and allowing a high number of runs. His career record against the Cardinals is also less than stellar. The Giants, meanwhile, have seen a surge in power from Rafael Devers, who has hit six home runs in his last seven games, highlighting a rare offensive bright spot for the struggling team.
