The St. Louis Cardinals bring a 13-8 record and a quietly international roster into loanDepot park for a three-game series starting Monday. Miami is 10-12 after snapping a four-game skid with Sunday’s win over Milwaukee. The standings give the Marlins room. The schedule doesn’t give them time. Here’s who to watch, what’s at stake, and why Panama City is central to this story.
Mets shut out Marlins 5-0 on WBC Day in Miami as Lindor, Alonso, Soto and Díaz shine; Reds-Brewers odds keep Wild Card race alive to Game 162.
Alcantara steadies, Marlins’ 6-run 5th buries Mets. Lindor’s 11th leadoff HR fades as Miami’s bullpen cruises. NL Wild Card race on the line.
