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Meet the St. Louis Cardinals’ newest wild card threat

Paul Goldschmidt #46 of the St. Louis Cardinals at bat against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 06, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

The Padres and Reds have been viewed as the St. Louis Cardinals’ biggest wild card threats, but don’t overlook the Philadelphia Phillies.

The St. Louis Cardinals have primarily been battling the Padres and Reds for the second National League wild card spot. But don’t look now because here come the Philadelphia Phillies, who are surging in the playoff race with a month remaining in the regular season.