The St. Louis Cardinals have seen two painful years under their belts. After two years of not reaching the playoffs, it’s no wonder they were irate. Still, this season is a little brighter; there’s Ryan Helsley. The ultimate star reliever for the St. Louis Cardinals has had an extraordinary season and broke the most ancient franchise record in the book. Let’s dive into how he did that and what that may mean going forward.
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Record-Breaking Performance
Ryan Helsley picked up his 49th game against the San Francisco Giants. This was enough to surpass the franchise record saved by Trevor Rosenthal in 2015. Despite the rocky season, it’s fair to say that Ryan Helsley has done significant work for the team, and his name is among the best closers baseball has witnessed today.…