PHOENIX — During a memorable visit to Arizona, one for the record books and scrapbooks, the Cardinals won a game with their two MVP candidates in starring roles and another with Albert Pujols as showstopper. In consecutive games, they had players surpass records once owned by icons Yogi Berra and Stan Musial.
But beyond the spotlight, the bullpen stretched, leaving it limited, maybe even exposed, for the last act of a three-day series.
Taking stock of the arms available at the end of a weekend without All-Star closer Ryan Helsley, one reliever recognized if he had to make a cameo, it could be crucial.