Poised for postseason run, Cardinals clash with Pirates

Although losing is never the goal, wins don't mean all that much for the St. Louis Cardinals, who are finishing the regular season with a series against the host Pittsburgh Pirates that continues Tuesday.

The Cardinals (92-68) have clinched the National League Central and are starting to show that they are mostly interested in preparing for the playoffs.

In a 3-2 loss to Pittsburgh on Monday, the Cardinals sat catcher Y