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Edmonds, Edmundo or an outfielder to be named: Is there a spark to be found for the Cardinals attack?

Cardinals, Blues and SLU fans are searching for answers. We take a stab at providing them in our weekly chat with Post-Dispatch readers. Here are the highlights.

Q: What's the biggest reason for the Cardinals' pitching troubles so far?

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St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Carlos Martinez watches after surrendering a home run to the Brewers. Photo by David Carson

A: I can point to one number that jumps out. OK, two numbers. Entering Tuesday night's game, Cardinals pitchers are last in the majors in percentage of first-pitch strikes.