After a series victory in Washington, the 78-62 Cardinals continue their road trip in Detroit, Michigan, where they will play a three-game series with the Tigers at Comerica Park. The series will start on Friday, after a mutual day off on Thursday.
St. Louis enters Friday trailing the Brewers by a half-game for the top National League Wild Card spot. The Dodgers and Diamondbacks each sit within 2 1⁄2 games of a Wild Card spot. The 83-57 Cubs lead the Central division by 4 1⁄2 games over Milwaukee and will play the Nationals over the weekend.