It was over before the Cardinals game began.
With the Reds win over the Pirates earlier today, the Cardinals have officially won the 2014 National League Central Championship.
This is the 9th Central Division Championship for the Cardinals since the creation of the division in 1994 (1996, 2000, 2002, 2004-2006, 2009, 2013-2014). In case you are wondering, the Astros are second to the Cardinals in division titles with 4 (Cubs 3, Reds 3, Brewers 1, Pirates 0).
The Birds will open up in Los Angeles against the Dodgers on Friday night in game one of their NLDS.
The Cardinals starter is yet to be officially announced, but LA will be showcasing the presumptive NL Cy Young winner Clayton Kershaw. Adam Wainwright, pulled from his start on Sunday, will be well-rested, and barring something weird, will get the nod soon… so we’re comfortable saying it’s going to be a stellar start to the weekend.
It’s been an interesting season.
Nothing has come easy for the Cardinals, but they persevered and will have a chance to play in the post-season tournament. In the past decade, the only thing that’s held true in the playoffs? Get in and you’ve got a shot.
At the end of the day? That’s really all you can ask for – October baseball. The Cardinals – as they pretty much always have the past 15 years – delivered.
Congratulations to everyone involved.
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