July 4th Wins That Changed Everything | St. Louis Cardinals News

July fourth has been a turning point for the Cardinals—each time, a win that sparked something bigger. In 2001, a gritty victory launched a second-half surge to a wild card spot. In 2006, a shaky July fourth came amid a slump, but they still clawed into the playoffs with 83 wins and a World Series run. Then in 2011, with Pujols sidelined, a low-scoring win on that day put them in first—and set the stage for an improbable championship run. Pitching was a rollercoaster: Carpenter hiding behind a losing record, Garcia stepping up, and a shaky bullpen saved by late-season trades. Baseball’s magic? You never know what’s coming—just keep watching. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afa638e1377cecc6