The Cardinals told us 2019 matters, and here they are, leading the National League Central with 19 games to go.
In the spirit of that important number, here’s a checklist that can help the Cardinals gain their first first-place finish since 2015.
19.) Get four good-enough starts from Michael Wacha. If he goes seven strong innings like he did on the last day of August, the Cardinals can say we were all emotional and shortsighted for calling for rotation upgrades at the trade deadline. If he lasts two innings like he did against the Giants the last time out, the ripple effect could cause problems.