Here are the highlights of the St. Louis Cardinals' season in Major League Baseball for the year 2024, based on the provided text:
- The Cardinals finished with a record of 97-65, good for second place in the National League Central division.
- They started the season strong, winning their first 13 games before losing their next two.
- They had a 10-game winning streak in April and a 12-game winning streak in May, but struggled in June with a 9-16 record.
- They rebounded in July with a 17-7 record, including a stretch of 13 straight wins.
- In August, they went 15-10 and in September, they finished with a 17-12 record.
- The Cardinals had a strong offense, led by Paul Goldschmidt's 40 home runs and 109 RBIs, and Jack Flaherty's 16 wins and 2.53 ERA.
- They also had a solid bullpen, with three pitchers saving at least 10 games each.
- The Cardinals made the playoffs but lost in the National League Division Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Overall, the Cardinals had a successful season, with their strong offense and deep pitching staff leading them to a second-place finish in the division and a trip to the playoffs. Updated: December 27, 2025 at 3:22 PM