In the National League wild card race, St. Louis beats the Cubs, 3 – 2, on Rafael Furcal’s 8th-inning solo homer. They also pull within a game of the leaders, Atlanta, who are shut out, 3 – 0, by Washington. In the Cards’ win Albert Pujols’ streak of reaching base in 40 consecutive games is stopped with an 0 for 4 day.

On September 25, 2011 — In the National League wild card race, St. Louis beats the Cubs, 3 – 2, on Rafael Furcal’s 8th-inning solo homer. They also pull within a game of the leaders, Atlanta, who are shut out, 3 – 0, by Washington. In the Cards’ win Albert Pujols’ streak of reaching base in 40 consecutive games is stopped with an 0 for 4 day.

 

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