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How the Cardinals’ 17-game win streak got them into the 2021 playoffs

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For most of the summer of 2021, the Cardinals were an average team, treading water in their pursuit of the playoffs. Then, fueled by a bolstered pitching staff and a power-packed offense, they reeled off a franchise-record 17-game win streak to earn their place in October. The Cardinals had led the National League Central Division […]

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Adam Wainwright

September 23, 2021: Adam Wainwright throws his 2,000th strikeout

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It was fitting that Adam Wainwright’s 2,000th career strikeout came on a 3-and-2 curveball. On September 23, 2021, Wainwright joined the 2,000-strikeout club, whiffing Brewers infielder Luis Urias to reach the milestone in his 16th major league season. Paul Goldschmidt homered twice and the Cardinals won their 12th consecutive game in a streak that would

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Nolan Arenado

Nolan Arenado hits game-winning homer in his home debut at Busch Stadium

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After six road games to begin his Cardinals career, Nolan Arenado got to officially introduce himself to Cardinals fans with his first home game at Busch Stadium on April 8, 2021. He celebrated the occasion with a game-winning home run, becoming just the fifth Cardinal since 1900 to hit a game-winning home run in the

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