The biggest difference between the 2018 and 2019 St. Louis Cardinals was undeniably the defense. By most defensive metrics, the 2019 Cardinals ranked either third or fourth in the National League a year after leading the league in errors.
The strength of the defense combined with a starting pitching staff that excelled at getting ground balls led to the team getting as far as they did.
As we trudge through the most boring two weeks of the season, the only excitement is end of season awards. The first award presented is the Gold Glove awards.