- Associated Press
LEADING OFF: Cardinals seek franchise-best 15th straight win
The surging Cardinals will try for a franchise-record 15th consecutive win in a game at Wrigley Field. St. Louis swept a doubleheader against the Cubs on Friday, equaling a 14-game run set in July 1935. The winning streak has rocketed the Cardinals into control of the second NL wild card, leading Philadelphia by five games.
AL East Table
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 59 | .617 | 0.0 | |
| 88 | 66 | .571 | 7.0 | |
| 87 | 67 | .565 | 8.0 | |
| 85 | 69 | .552 | 10.0 | |
| 49 | 105 | .318 | 46.0 |
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- - Clinched Playoff Spot