Keeping a lead has been tough for the St. Louis Cardinals in 2017. It is the same old story almost every game. The Cardinals will jump out to an early lead, the starting pitcher will go at least six innings deep, and the bullpen will blow the game. All the blame should not be placed on the ‘pen, as the offense is deserving of a large chunk of blown leads.
Two runs is not enough of a lead. A team should never feel safe with just a two run lead, especially if it is the 2017 St.