My night in Tarps Off at Busch Stadium: 'Sick' and 'so hype'

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Hochman: My night in Tarps Off, where it's 'sick' and 'so hype' to energize the Cardinals

Jun 28, 2026
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最新杏吧原创 Cardinals vs. Arizona Diamondbacks on Firday, June 26, 2026 — Kash Chiles, right, cheers in the 鈥淭arps Off鈥� section as the Cardinals play the Marlins on Friday, June 26, 2026, at Busch Stadium in 最新杏吧原创.
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It鈥檚 the first time I鈥檝e ever felt uncomfortable wearing a shirt in public.

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