After battling through tough stretch, Cards take on Mariners

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The St. Louis Cardinals fought hard during a difficult schedule stretch to remain on the edge of the National League wild-card race.

The Cardinals twice took two of three games from the Milwaukee Brewers. They also took two of three games from the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins, and they managed a four-game split against the San Diego Padres.

Now they push ahead into a six