3 STL Cardinals to thank for reigniting the season

The St. Louis Cardinals are 8-2 in their last 10, and appear to be getting back on track. These players deserve a thank you for getting things in line.

The St. Louis Cardinals’ plummet to last place in the division from the start of the season was entirely unexpected in the NL Central. St. Louis was expected to be the No. 1 or No. 2 team in the NL Central coming into the year, but from the get-go they looked unprepared and unready for what 2023 had in store.

Blame was subtly cast at Willson Contreras who felt like a bit of a scapegoat. The new catcher was the new sore thumb in the battery after the team rostered Yadier Molina at the position for years.

Crazily, the team has scored the most runs in the division yet still holds last place. That said, they are 8-2 in their last 10, while the Cubs are 2-8, the Reds 5-5, and the Pirates 3-7. The early season success of several teams in the division is slowing, while the Cards are heating up. With well over 100 games still left to go, there’s plenty of time for the Cardinals to completely change how this season gets remembered.

But before we get there, let’s acknowledge some key players who have contributed to this massive turnaround in the last 10 or so that has reignited hope for this year.