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FUN CLIP ON CELEBRATING OUR CARDINALS' HISTORY.
So far this season has ended up as a disappointing one for our Cardinals - and their fans too! At the beginning we were picked to run away with the Central Division. We had everything in our favor - strong pitching, offensive power and defense. Things happen in the long season. The injury bug hit us badly and hit us where it counts. We have tried to conquer over that by acquiring new players and moving some around. Some of our decisions worked and some did not. We also did not play consistent baseball - that hurt us the most. Our Cardinals are getting ready to play the last 31 games of the season. They had their last off-day Thursday, so it's baseball from here on out (yea!). The Cincinnati Reds have proved to MLB that they are in this for the long run. Since the All-Star game, we have gone back and forth with them for first place. In this past week they have taken a big lead (they are eight ahead now). They have many loaded guns - we'll see what September brings. The National League Wild Card is probably in our plan right now. The Philadelphia Phillies lead that race and we are five back. Win win win is what we can do in these final 31 games. There are about half home and half on the road. We have 15 games against contending teams. This is not necessarily bad for us because we seem to do better against teams like this. We still have two more three-games series with the Cubbies. There's still a lot of baseball left to play. We're within striking distance. It's possible!
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How did the quiz go this week? Think you got an A? What about that Cubbie fan friend of yours - did they even finish? Do you know where they are? 1. What player had the most plate appearances of all time. How many did he have and who did he play for? Hint: This is an easy one fans. We'll give you a break and start out easy this week Answer: Pete Rose - 15,861 wow! - Cincinnati Reds 2. How many umpires are there in a Worlds Series game? Answer: Six. One @ each base, one in left field and one is right field. 3. What happens when a ball is hit into the outfield and bounces on the ground and goes over the fence? A different twist: What if the ball bounces on the player's head and goes over the fence? Answer: Ground Rule Double. Hits his head and goes over it's a home run. 4. Who has the all-time highest batting average and what was it? Hint: As you suspected, this guys played a ways back. Answer: Ty Cobb - .366 5. Who hit the most opening day home runs? How many did he hit? Answer: Frank Robinson - eight. What a stud! Don't forget to come back next week. Think of a good thing to wager for next week's quiz.
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