Cardinals chase wild-card spot as Rockies try to avoid 100 losses

The Colorado Rockies have an extra day off before starting a three-game series at Coors Field against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. St. Louis enters at .500 (70-70) and is 3.5 games out of an NL wild-card spot, while the Rockies are trying to avoid reaching 100 losses despite showing improvement from their 2025 level. Both teams are coming off similar recent stretches, with the Cardinals and Rockies each going 4-6 in their last 10 games and winning two straight. Colorado manager Warren Schaeffer emphasized staying focused on the current game rather than looking ahead in the standings, including the possibility of chasing a fourth-place NL West spot. The matchup features a chance for Rockies starter Ryan Feltner to challenge the Cardinals’ hitters and for St. Louis to name its starters later in the series. The article also highlights that Mason Adams’ performance and run support from the Rockies offense will be key, while Tanner Gordon needs to be sharp for Colorado to prevent St. Louis from getting early momentum.