Backs to wall, Cards focused on getting back to St. Louis

Two years ago in the National League Championship Series, the Cardinals had a 3-1 lead over the Giants after four games, only to squander it away with losses in the final three games of the series. The Giants went on to win the World Series. Reminded of this after Wednesday’s loss, Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong offered a simplistic yet daunting solution to this predicament. “I guess it would be nice to repay the favor,” Wong said, still managing a smile.