Cardinals’ Playoff Push vs Giants | MLB News

0:00It's September 7th, from daily matchups to big moments. This is MLB News Today. Powered by AI. Alright, let's talk baseball. The St. Louis Cardinals are still in the hunt for a playoff spot with only 18 games left in the season. They're currently four games back, so every single game from here on out is crucial, especially against teams they should be beating. This week, they're kicking off a three game series on the road against the San Francisco Giants, who have a record of 59 wins and 85 losses. The Cardinals, sitting at 72 wins and 72 losses, really need to take advantage of this matchup. The pitching rotation for this important series is starting to shape up. From Monday Night's opener, they're looking to Michael McGreevy to get back on track. He's been a solid starter for most of the year, but his last seven starts have been a struggle, with an earned run average of 7.09. The Cardinals definitely need him to find that earlier season form if they're going to make a playoff push.

1:01On Tuesday, the ball will be in the hands of Quinn Matthews. He's only got five major league starts under his belt, but four of them have been really strong. His last outing against the Dodgers was impressive, going five innings and giving up just one run. He's been a revelation since coming up from Tribalai, and the team is counting on him to keep that momentum going. The starter for Wednesday's game is still up in the air. André Palante is a possibility as he last pitched on September 4th. However, it's not out of the question that the Cardinals might opt for another bullpen game if they want to manage their pitcher's workloads. Carefully. So, the Cardinals are in a tight spot, but they've got a chance. This series against the Giants is a must win situation, and how their pitchers perform will be key to whether they can keep their playoff hopes alive.