Nolan Arenado on quest for strong finish as Cardinals take on Brewers

(Photo credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images)

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado was determined to overcome his persistent shoulder pain and resume playing before the season ended.

'He wanted to make sure that he was healthy enough to come back,' Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said. 'As soon as that was the case, I mean, the rehab was really short for that reason. He was fighting as much as possible