The St. Louis Cardinals got off to a solid start earlier in the season due to a lengthy winning streak and some incredible defense. In fact, it’s felt more like a fever dream watching the Cardinals win games than a true reality. Following a brutal series loss to the division rival Milwaukee Brewers, Cardinals infielder Nolan Arenado opted out of making excuses. Obviously, no days off makes it even tougher, but there are no excuses — everyone has to go through that.