The Cardinals are 2-8 in their last 10 games, but they have continued to stay at the top of the NL Central. With the Cardinals’ starting pitching having its struggles on the mound and first baseman Albert Pujols out four to six weeks with a fractured forearm, what does the team have to do to keep up with the Brewers and Reds?

Cory: It isn’t going to be easy, but they’re going to have to continue to ask the younger players to step up and play an even bigger role on the team. Besides that, the bullpen needs to quit giving up nine runs in a single inning.

Steve: The Cardinals are going to need a miracle to win the NL Central this year. I’m actually surprised they held on this long; injuries have plagued the redbirds all year. Their only hope is not to fall more than 10 games behind with Pujols out, then hope he is his ’06 to ’08 self when he returns.

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Gusbode: 1. Fix their bullpen and get a better effort from their starters; 2. Have someone fill in for the offensive void left by Pujols; 3. Pray.