 And since the Redbirds were only one game out of the wild card, the last series was very key.The race between the Cards and Braves and also between Boston and Tampa Bay in the American League began stirring up attention around the country.The Cardinals lost to the Astros (who finished the year at 56–106) on the 26th on a walk-off squeeze bunt by Angel Sanchez, but Atlanta lost to the Phillies.