On Tuesday at Busch Stadium, barring rainouts, the Cardinals manager will run the 1,000th regular season game of his career. He’ll do so already assured of having the highest winning percentage through his first 1,000 of any Cardinals manager in history, and his .561 winning percentage through 997 games outpaces any of his contemporaries who have reached 1,000. And yet there’s never been more pressure — and more scrutiny — on his position. Extra-inning losses this past week have revived questions and criticism, online and in print, brightening the spotlight on the manager and his every machination. Comes with the territory.
Cardinals insider: Tuesday marks Matheny's 1,000th regular season game as manager
