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Cardinals win 17th straight, clinch 2nd NL wild card spot
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Cardinals win 17th straight, clinch 2nd NL wild card spot
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Cardinals win 17th straight, clinch 2nd NL wild card spot
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Chicago White Sox clinch long-overdue playoff berth—ahead of schedule - Sports Illustrated
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Cardinals win 17th straight, clinch 2nd NL wild card spot
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Cardinals clinch playoff spot with 17th straight win