The St. Louis Cardinals have won 6 games in a row, are 8-2 in their last 10 and are just 4.5 games out of a playoff spot. How realistic is a playoff push? Taking an optimistic view, they have Jack Flaherty back, Paul Goldschmidt + Nolan Arenado are heating up and the August schedule isn't too bad. A pessimistic (or realistic) view would have you look at a bad record against above .500 teams, this winning streak is against bad teams and the September schedule is daunting. It's going to take a lot, but the Cardinals do have momentum on their side. Stay Locked On to the show by hitting this link: https://linktr.ee/LO_Cardinals Follow Lucas on Twitter: twitter.com/ljfastball Email the show anytime at lockedoncards@gmail.com Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you’ll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. StatHero StatHero, the FIRST Ever Daily Fantasy Sportsbook that gives the PLAYER the ADVANTAGE. Go to StatHero.com/LockedOn for 300% back on your first play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices