Cards, Mets continue WC chases on .TV

The Cardinals can further their hold on a National League Wild Card spot today when they go for a sweep in Pittsburgh.

St. Louis enters the day in position to play the Giants in NL’s one-game playoff, but the Mets, who have won four straight, are looming. Pittsburgh’s playoff hopes, meanwhile, have taken a hit in recent weeks as the Pirates have dropped eight straight games, all to division opponents.

This NL Central clash is far from the only intriguing matchup on tap for the day’s 15-game slate, however. The Astros continue their Wild Card pursuit in a matchup with one of the American League’s top clubs, while Noah Syndergaard toes the rubber for the Mets vs. the Reds in Cincinnati. All the action is available for streaming live on MLB.TV.

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Here’s what to watch for throughout the day (all times in ET):

Tallion draws first assignment vs. rival Cards: STL@PIT, 7:05 p.m.Jameson Taillon is getting his first taste of a Major League playoff push this month as the Pirates compete for a place in the NL Wild Card Game. The rookie hurler will match up against the division-rival Cardinals for the first time in his career today, looking to help his club bring an end to its season-high eight-game skid. Taillon has been a steady presence in the Pittsburgh rotation since his call-up in June, posting a 3.25 ERA …

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