The St. Louis Cardinals are on an impressive run, winning 13 of their last 15 games, marking a significant turnaround from earlier in the season. After a pair of series wins against the Phillies and Royals, they've climbed to No. 7 in Bleacher Report's MLB Power Rankings. With a 12-2 record over their last 14 games, they’ve gone from struggling to a playoff contender, posing a substantial threat to the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central.

Key to this success has been standout pitching performances from Matthew Liberatore and Kyle Leahy, contributing to a collective ERA of 2.62 during this stretch. Offensively, Iván Herrera has returned from the injured list in spectacular form, boasting a .500 batting average over his last seven games. The Cardinals aim to continue their winning streak against the Detroit Tigers, who currently hold the best record in the league.