The Cardinals continue to roll on despite a .315 OBP (third lowest on the senior circuit) thanks to a good slugging percentage and a consistent starting rotation. In other words, they're the 2004 Cubs, who shrugged off low-OBP holes in the lineup by creaming the ball when they did make contact--to the tune of 235 home runs. The Cardinals have 21 so far, third in baseball behind the surging Dodgers and the Mets. At the same time, their pitching has been outstanding; with Mulder recovering f...
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