Verkkoon thursday, goldschmidt, 35, became the first st.
Louis cardinal since pujols in 2009 to win the n. l.
Most valuable player award.
Verkkoit marks the 18th time a cardinals player has been honored.
Louis’ total of mvp winners is the most in the national league and second only to the new york.
Verkkoafter a season in which he led his team to a division title and made a serious run at the national league triple crown, st.