The fans exited up the Busch Stadium stairs like college kids mercifully leaving a boring lecture, weary and wondering — what was that they just endured? One couple in Section 349 had to force some smiles for a goodbye selfie with the field behind them. Cardinals opening day was dreary — the weather, too.
That’ll be the mantra for the month. It’s early. This team is veteran-laden. But the Cards (3-4) are still searching for their offensive identity — and are losing close game after close game in the process.
When it’s not the excessive strikeouts, it’s the numerous paltry ground outs.