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Has pitcher friendly Busch Stadium become a competitive disadvantage for offense? Cardinals are wondering

MILWAUKEE — The reaction of Yadier Molina in the ninth inning Friday night at American Family Field was as revealing as any of the numerous statistics that reveal an internal and growing concern for the Cardinals.

Molina spiked his bat in frustration, saying later that he thought he “missed the ball,” and yet that ball sailed over the wall for a grand slam.

Forgive Molina’s initial reaction.

He does call Busch Stadium home.

The Cardinals are exploring internally how their downtown ballpark has become detrimental to their offense and what changes to its dimensions or their approach could correct a competitive disadvantage, an official confirmed Saturday.