The St. Louis Cardinals have won the first two games of their series against the San Diego Padres and now sit at a season-high eight games above the .500 mark . They also lead the National League wild card race and are only 3 1/2 games behind the Chicago Cubs in the NL Central. Expectations were low coming into the season, which may be working in their favor. The younger players have more opportunities to showcase their abilities, as well as a full runway without having to worry about their jobs being on the line. On MLB Network radio , Cardinals reporter Dani Wexelman talked about what is working for the Cardinals and why she thinks they are playing so well. What is working for Cardinals May 8, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals second baseman JJ Wetherholt (26), right, celebrates with center fielder Victor Scott II (11) after scoring during the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park.…