Cubs/Cardinals games are always intense, no matter where the teams are in the standings.
Now, with a three-game deficit entering this series. these games take on even more importance.
Here’s more on the Cardinals from Josey Curtis, managing editor of our SB Nation Cardinals site Viva el Birdos.
With the National League Central very much up for grabs, the Cardinals are on the North Side this weekend to take on the Cubs in a four-game series. Entering Thursday, the Cardinals hold a three-game lead over the Cubs and Brewers in the division and have a magic number of eight.