The St. Louis Cardinals would undoubtedly feel better about their playoff hopes with last year's postseason hero in the lineup.
David Freese, the club's starting third baseman and 2011 NLCS and World Series MVP, missed his fourth straight game with a sprained right ankle.
While Freese has had ankle issues previously, he was encouraged by how he felt prior to Friday's win over the Washington Nationals. In fact, he took pre-game batting practice, which indicates he could return soon, barring any setbacks.
Rookie Matt Carpenter, who's had a very solid season with an .840 OPS as a utility man at first base, third base and outfield, will continue to see starts at the hot corner in place of Freese. Given the circumstances, though, the Cards are certainly hoping to get Freese back sooner rather than later, not only so he can help the club hold off the Dodgers -- currently three games back for the second NL wild card -- but also to get himself ready for another big postseason.
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