The St. Louis Cardinals are currently 42-30 and in second place in the National League Central.

While almost any team has a chance to win the parity-filled National League Central, many didn’t expect such a solid start from the Cardinals after how poorly they played last season.

In addition, the team’s rotation has been ravaged by injuries and yet they are still 12 games over .500 and pushing the Cubs for first place in the division.

The team is getting production at the plate too, with third baseman Troy Glaus starting to heat up and become an impact bat in the middle of the order.