Photos: Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
The Cardinals continue their historic win streak bringing the total up to 17 straight wins, toppling the Brewers 6-2 on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 at Busch Stadium. The team also clinched the National League's final wildcard slot.
Photos by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera, center, and his teammates celebrate after clinching a wildcard spot in a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The St. Louis Cardinals won 6-2 for their historic 17th consecutive win. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) hoists his son Caleb into the air as the Cardinals celebrate after clinching a wildcard spot in a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The St. Louis Cardinals won 6-2 for their historic 17th consecutive win. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
Yadier Molina tips his hat to the fans as the Cardinals celebrate after clinching a playoff berth after defeating Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021, at Busch Stadium. The win was the Cards' 17th consecutive.
Cardinals look to continue record win streak
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman (19) hits a single during the first inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals entered the game with a team record 16 consecutive wins as they look to secure a wildcard playoff spot. Edman was stranded on base at the end of the inning. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
St. Louis Cardinals closer Giovanny Gallegos (65) and catcher Andrew Knizner (7) celebrate after clinching a wildcard spot in a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The St. Louis Cardinals won 6-2 for their historic 17th consecutive win. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
Fans cheer following a St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) homer during the seventh inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals clinched a wildcard spot with a historic 17th straight win 6-2 over the Milwaukee Brewers. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals look to continue record win streak
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) hits a sacrifice fly to score left fielder Tyler O'Neill (27) during the fifth inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals entered the game with a team record 16 consecutive wins as they look to secure a wildcard playoff spot. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
A young fan displays the ball he received from a player during the third inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals clinched a wildcard spot with a historic 17th straight win 6-2 over the Milwaukee Brewers. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
Pitcher Adam Wainwright holds his son Caleb as the Cardinals celebrate on the field after clinching a wild-card playoff spot by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. It was their 17th consecutive win. Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher T.J. McFarland (62) releases during the seventh inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals clinched a wildcard spot with a historic 17th straight win 6-2 over the Milwaukee Brewers. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
Fans stand to watch St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Giovanny Gallegos (65) throw the final pitch of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The St. Louis Cardinals won 6-2 for their historic 17th consecutive win and a guaranteed wildcard spot. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
Cardinals reliever celebrates after getting the final out in a 6-2 victory over Milwaukee on Sept. 28, 2021, Busch Stadium. The Cards won their 17th consecutive game and clinched a wild-card playoff slot.
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera, center, and his teammates celebrate after clinching a wildcard spot in a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The St. Louis Cardinals won 6-2 for their historic 17th consecutive win. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals look to continue record win streak
St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Tyler O'Neill (27) is congratulated by right fielder Dylan Carlson (3) after scoring on a sacrifice fly during the fifth inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals entered the game with a team record 16 consecutive wins as they look to secure a wildcard playoff spot. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals look to continue record win streak
St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Tyler O'Neill (27) celebrates after hitting an RBI triple to put the Cardinals up during the fifth inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals entered the game with a team record 16 consecutive wins as they look to secure a wildcard playoff spot. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals look to continue record win streak
St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Tyler O'Neill (27) is congratulated by third base coach Ron 'Pop' Warner (75) after hitting an RBI triple to put the Cardinals up during the fifth inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals entered the game with a team record 16 consecutive wins as they look to secure a wildcard playoff spot. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals look to continue record win streak
St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman (19) catches a pop-up during the third inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals entered the game with a team record 16 consecutive wins as they look to secure a wildcard playoff spot. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals look to continue record win streak
St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Tyler O'Neill (27) watches his hit sailing towards left during the third inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. O'Neill reached third on the hit but first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) was tagged out at home. The Cardinals entered the game with a team record 16 consecutive wins as they look to secure a wildcard playoff spot. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals look to continue record win streak
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner (7) gets in front of a low pitch during the first inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals entered the game with a team record 16 consecutive wins as they look to secure a wildcard playoff spot. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals look to continue record win streak
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) unwinds during the first inning of a MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals entered the game with a team record 16 consecutive wins as they look to secure a wildcard playoff spot. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
Cardinals clinch wild card with 17th consecutive win
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Luis Garcia (66) unwinds during the eighth inning of an MLB game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. The Cardinals clinched a wildcard spot with a historic 17th straight win 6-2 over the Milwaukee Brewers. Photo by Colter Peterson, cpeterson@post-dispatch.com
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