MLB Power Rankings: Cardinals Stay Hot
By Blake Benard
Jun 7, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Jhonny Peralta (27) is congratulated by first baseman Mark Reynolds (12) after a solo home run in the sixth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
33. Let me explain how good the Cardinals are right now: the Dodgers starting pitching threw 29 innings with a 1.86 ERA over the weekend against the Cardinals and still lost the four-game series. Seemingly every day brings a new hero for the Birds. Yesterday it was Johnny Peralta, Friday showcased the arm of Carlos Martinez, and on Thursday five different players tallied RBI’s in the win. No matter what the situation, this team grits and grids through it.. . Previous: 1st. Saint Louis Cardinals. 1. team