While the Cardinals trailed early vs. the Nationals on Wednesday at Busch Stadium, their offense's troubles vs. left-handed starters stalled a comeback.

The St. Louis Cardinals are in the playoff hunt despite low expectations and could be in the market for their former farmhand, Zac Gallen, at the deadline.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas will seek to get his season back on track before the All-Star break next week.

Andre Pallante takes the hill Wednesday as the St. Louis Cardinals continue a series against All-Star MacKenzie Gore and the Washington Nationals at 6:45 p.m. at Busch Stadium. Here's how to watch and listen.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cardinals as Cardinals Lineup Could Get Significant Boost Vs. Nationals. The St. Louis Cardinals have been missing Nolan Arenado since July 4th.

James Wood hit his 24th homer, Nathaniel Lowe added a three-run shot and the Washington Nationals beat the St.