Somehow, the St. Louis Cardinals currently lead the race for the NL’s second wild card. The New York Mets are still hanging in the race for now, but a sweep at the hands of the Cardinals tonight would all but end those hopes. And Jon Lester and the Cardinals are good value to do just that.
Author: Eddie Griffin
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