Nolan Arenado #28 of the St. Louis Cardinals looks on from third base against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 07, 2021 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Their inability to beat the Cincinnati Reds could cost the St. Louis Cardinals a playoff berth.
The St. Louis Cardinals have had plenty of chances to put themselves into the second National League wild card spot. But with 21 games left in the regular season, they find themselves three games back. And their matchups against the Cincinnati Reds are a large reason why.