As before , the Cardinals took over the lead in the division early on , overtaking the Cincinnati Reds on June 9 .
The St. Louis Cardinals ' run to their third consecutive Central Division championship pales in comparison to their runs in the previous two seasons .
As before , the St. Louis Cardinals took over the lead in the division early on , overtaking the Cincinnati Reds on June 9 .
The St. Louis Cardinals ' run to their third consecutive Central Division championship pales in comparison to their runs in the previous two seasons .