The Cardinals beat the Pirates 8-7. I don’t think I’m over-stating things when I characterize this as an absolutely massive win. The Brewers won, but Dodgers lost, which means the Cardinals gain no ground on the top wild card, but distance themselves by a game from the team nipping on their heels for second wild card. They are 80-64 with 18 to play.
Adam Wainwright had it tonight. Well, that is to say that he had it for an inning. Maybe 2. And you could say he fought back for a non-consecutive 3rd.