The Cardinals are at 28-15 at this point of the season, maintaining the best record in the National League, and the second best record in baseball right behind the Texas Rangers who are 29-15. The Cardinals have been getting it done all season with their starting pitching as they lead all of baseball with a 3.16 ERA.
Shelby Miller, Adam Wainwright, Jaime Garcia, and Lance Lynn have at least five wins so far this season. After Friday's nights 7-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers, Jaime Garcia has been put on the 15-day DL with left shoulder pain and Mitchell Boggs has been called up.
John Gast carried the Cardinals to a series win in the rubber game yesterday afternoon as the Cardinals defeated the Brewers, 4-2. Gast improved to 2-0 after his Major League debut in a win against the New York Mets earlier in the homestand.
With all the injuries and bullpen issues the Cardinals have been having earlier this season, it has been a pleasant surprise for Cardinal nation as they sit atop the National League. Despite their success, St. Louis only has a 2.5 game lead in the NL Central division between Pittsburgh and Cincinnati as this division race looks to be entertaining all throughout as the regular season winds down in late September.
The Cardinals begin a key eight game road trip tonight as the visit the San Diego Padres tonight at 9 CT. Rookie of the year candidate Shelby Miller (5-2, 1.40 ERA) faces former Cardinal Jason Marquis (5-2, 3.49 ERA). The Cardinals are 14-7 away from Busch Stadium and the Padres have a record of 20-23 and are 12-10 at Petco Park this season.
