Offensively, you want a higher on-base percentage from your bottom-of-the-lineup hitters during potential run-scoring at-bats. Preller must find a hitter who can put his bat squarely on the ball and increase the team’s run total.

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The Cardinals made franchise history they haven't achieved in 82 years following their shutout win over the Padres on Friday.

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