The Cardinals own the best record in baseball.
They have won 20 games when scoring three runs or fewer.
A team that leads the major leagues in earned-run average anticipates the return of its set-up man, a starting pitcher who has constructed seven quality starts in seven outings and a top lefthanded prospect already with October experience.
For those wondering what this team’s emphasis should be as July 31 approaches, it should be a bat, preferably lefthanded and able to play a competent first base.
The bat doesn’t have to be an All-Star. A platoon type will do.