With the pageantry and celebration of Albert Pujols' 700th home run now behind them, the Cardinals look to secure their playoff position and division crown with the magic number down to just four.
Fortunately for the Cardinals — and fans — Albert Pujols remains the best option in the Cardinals lineup, especially with left-handed pitcher Clayton Kershaw on the mound for the Dodgers tonight. Lifetime, Pujols is a .346 hitter against the Dodgers future hall-of-fame starter, but has never hit a home run against Kershaw.
The Cardinals middle-of-the-order have been lethal against Kershaw. Nolan Arenado has been one of the best in baseball at hitting against Kershaw, hitting .