Both teams are battling for that final Wild Card spot and not much separates them, so this series between the Cincinnati Reds and St Louis Cardinals is super critical. Jeff breaks down the pitching matchups between each day's probable starters. He then welcomes in Lucas Smith, from Locked On Cardinals, to talk about this series and put it into perspective for the season.

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The Cincinnati Reds and St Louis Cardinals are set to Play the Most Important Three Games of the Season