ST. LOUIS -- It's a statistical oddity that continues to confound the Cardinals, even as their season nears its halfway point: How can a club on pace to eclipse 200 home runs for just the fifth time in franchise history be having so much trouble tallying extra-base hits on balls that don't clear the wall?
The trend has those within the organization puzzled, though a few plausible theories have emerged. What hasn't, however, is a move toward the mean.
Through 73 games, the Cardinals have 94 doubles and three triples.