By taking two of three from the Pirates over the week, the Cardinals won their 10th consecutive series - a feat the club has achieved only two other times in its prestigious history. And with the regular season entering its final month, St. Louis will look to make hay against the visiting Reds, who are in town for a three-game series that will begin on Friday.
Entering play Friday, the 75-59 Cardinals hold a half-game lead over the Brewers for the top National League Wild Card spot. St. Louis trails the 79-54 Chicago Cubs by 4 1⁄2 games for the Central division lead the top record in the NL.