Video: President Obama: St Louis Cardinals the 'greatest comeback team in the history of baseball' The Cardinals trailed in each playoff round and were twice within a strike of elimination in game six of the series with the Texas Rangers before a walk-off home run saved them. "That has to be one of the best baseball games of all time," said Mr Obama. Also at the event was the first lady Michelle Obama, celebrating her 48th birthday. Team owner Bill de Witt gave both Obamas team jerseys and souvenir bats. "I'm a little bit worried about giving my wife a bat," the president joked. If I mess up... His wife nearly stole the show when she deadpanned, "I'll take my bat," then hefted it and glanced meaningfully in her husband's direction.