What happened: The Cardinals entered Saturday officially out of postseason contention. Their scheduled game against Washington had not started yet, with the scoreboard at 0-0.

Why it matters: It closes the door on any late push in the league race. The elimination also caps a stretch that included Jordan Walker's post-break skid as the Cardinals chased October.

What to watch: Next is the scheduled game against Washington, which remained 0-0 before first pitch.