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Sep 24, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Tyler O’Neill (27) hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of game 2 of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 24, 2021; Chicago, Illinois, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Tyler O’Neill (27) hits a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs during the second inning of game 2 of a doubleheader at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
The Major League Baseball matches are underway as teams are fighting it out against each other. As the new season starts, many teams would compete against each other for the title. Thus, new records are being broken as the Cardinals set a franchise record with their 14th consecutive victory against the Cubs. This comes as a fantastic result for the team with the former looking good for this year’s title.
Cardinals create history
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Jack Flaherty and Dakota Hudson made their long-awaited return to action as they score five home runs in the game. And their return to action has been nothing short of spectacular; after a gap of 86 years, the Cardinals have equaled the franchise record set back in 1935.
There is a stark contrast between the team’s performance in these two years. While the 1935 Cardinals averaged 6.5 runs per game, the current team is on a streak, averaging 6.93 runs per game.
WWWWWWWWWWWWWW
14 straight wins ties the all-time club record! pic.twitter.com/efxscrvSXQ
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 25, 2021
The longest streak this season, it is currently tied with the New York Yankees and Oakland Athletics.
After they won 12-4 against the Cubs, team’ manager Mike Shildt spoke in excitement and praised his squad for this victory.
“I’ve said it since even the offseason, Day 1 of Spring Training and at any point in time, I get the opportunity to talk about this group. It’s a special group,” said Shildt.
For the second time tonight…#BACKTOBACKJACKS 💪💪 pic.twitter.com/gkNQCJQNU3
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 25, 2021
A magnificent achievement by one of the rising teams in baseball.
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Impressive streak in 2021
They have scored first in their 10 victories while scoring at least eight runs in their last four games. The momentum is incredible; in fact, the team looks good as the streak may go for a long time.
Not only are their star players playing well, but almost all the players in the squad are contributing to this performance. Many legends of their team have praised the current crop of players for their incredible season.
Played ✌️
Won ✌️See ya soon Cardinal Nation! pic.twitter.com/zfvIEt3hsg
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 25, 2021
Thus, with a fantastic victory, the Cardinals are on their way to a historic streak. Long may it continue!
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