Photos: St. Louis Cardinals clinch National League Central title
The St. Louis Cardinals clinch the National League Central title and a playoff spot by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.
Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.colm
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
The Cardinals celebrate clinching the National League Central title in the locker room after winning a game against the Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
John Mozeliak, president of baseball operations for the St. Louis Cardinals, enjoys a swig of Champagne in the locker room as the Cardinals celebrate clinching the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner (7) and right fielder Lars Nootbaar (21) celebrate on the field after clinching the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols lead their team off the field after the St. Louis Cardinals finished taking a group photo after clinching the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals coaches Stubby Clapp and Pop Warner celebrate in the dugout after the St. Louis Cardinals clinched the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals Dylan Carlson (3), Paul DeJong (11), Lars Nootbaar (21) and Tommy Edman (19) celebrate on the field after the Cardinals clinched the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
Albert Pujols (left) dumps Champagne on Willie McGee in the locker room as they celebrate the St. Louis Cardinals clinching the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals players celebrate in the locker room after the Cardinals clinched the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright (center) has beer poured on his head as he and his teammates celebrate in the locker room after the Cardinals clinched the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
Empty bottles of Budweiser and Champagne lay discarded in ice around the locker room after the St. Louis Cardinals doused each other with the beverages celebrating clinching the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
Albert Pujols (center) celebrates with his teammates in the locker room after the St. Louis Cardinals clinched the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals pitchers Jack Flaherty and Adam Wainwright celebrate with their teammates in the locker room after the Cardinals clinched the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
Celebratory beer and Champagne drips off Albert Pujols's face as he talks with the media while celebrating with his teammates in the locker room after the Cardinals clinched the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
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Nolan Arenado celebrates with teammates in the locker room after the Cardinals clinched the National League Central title with a victory over the Brewers on Sept. 27, 2022, in Milwaukee. It was the first division crown of his career.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado celebrates with his teammates in the locker room after the Cardinals clinched the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado celebrates with his teammates in the locker room after the Cardinals clinched the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt celebrates in the locker room after the Cardinals clinched the National League Central title after a game agaiunst the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
The St. Louis Cardinals gather for a group photo after clinching the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals players celebrate in the locker room after the Cardinals clinched the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
The St. Louis Cardinals celebrate in the locker room after clinching the National League Central title and a spot in the playoffs by beating the Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas talks with pitching coach Mike Maddux in the fourth inning of a game against the Brewers on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022, in Milwaukee.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson (3) runs to second on a double in the sixth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) pitches in the fifth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson (3) fields a double by Milwaukee Brewers center fielder Garrett Mitchell (5) in the fifth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
Brewers second baseman Kolten Wong prepares to take the throw as Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson slides safely into second in the sixth inning of a game at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) greets St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner (7) at home plate after Knizner hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner (7) trots around the bases after hitting a homer in the fourth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner (7) jogs to the dugout after crossing home plate on his two-run homer in the fourth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37), Yadier Molina (4) and hitter Albert Pujols (5) watch the action from the dugout in the third inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37), Yadier Molina (4) and Albert Pujols (5) watch the action from the dugout in the third inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Tommy Edman (19) is picked of at second by Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames (27) during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt (46) first a softly batted ball and flips it to first for the out during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37), Yadier Molina (4) watch the action from the dugout in the third inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (37) pitches in the second inning to St. Louis Cardinals catcher Andrew Knizner (left) during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (37) walks off the field after getting hurt in the fourth inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Dylan Carlson (3)is congratulated after scoring on wild pitch in the second inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) pitches in the first inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Adrian Houser (37) pitches in the first inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas (39) pitches in the second inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Tommy Edman (19) throws to first for the out in the first inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022.
St. Louis Cardinals vs Milwaukee Brewers
St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Tommy Edman (19) fields a ball in the first inning during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com
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Mikolas pitches six superb innings, lineup takes early lead for 6-2 win vs. Milwaukee, sending Cardinals to their second division title since 2015 and their 12th 90-win season since 2000.
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