The St. Louis Cardinals have a very young roster, one of the youngest in the majors. Some might say that's reason that the team is barely above .500 and currently sitting in fourth in the National League Central standings.

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Eugenio Suárez homered twice for the second consecutive day and Merrill Kelly allowed two runs in six innings to help the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Sunday. The slugger leads the National League with 35 homers,

Despite recent inconsistencies, the Diamondbacks are showing signs of a potential playoff push. Ketel Marte returned from the restricted list but did not start in the Sunday game. A year ago, the Diamondbacks ripped off a hot streak in the second half that vaulted them back into contention.

The St. Louis Cardinals and Arizona Diamondbacks wrap up their 3-game series Sunday at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Diamondbacks starter Ryne Nelson had a rough go last time out, giving up four runs in four innings against the Los Angeles Angels.