The Cardinals are in the thick of a playoff race. Today’s game against the Giants will undoubtedly have important playoff ramifications. The team’s performance over the next week is far more important to their playoff odds than any earlier point in the year. Despite all that, though, I can’t stop thinking about a game from May. More specifically, I’m thinking about a plate appearance from a game in May. It remains, for my money, the weirdest plate appearance I’ve ever seen. I absolutely can’t wait to tell you about it.
First, allow me to set the scene.