The Cardinals are the hottest team in baseball right now. Can the Cubs slow them down?
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With a seven-game winning streak and a 15-3 record in August, the Cardinals enter this five-game set at Wrigley Field with a 69-51 record and a five-game lead in the National League Central.
Paul Goldschmidt has solidified his case to win the NL MVP award, leading the league with a .340 average. Goldy’s 31 homers are second to Kyle Schwarber, yet he leads the league rather easily with a .