McGreevy Tosses Gem, But Cardinals Need Wetherholt Heroics to Beat Rays
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MARCH 28: Michael McGreevy #36 of the St. Louis Cardinals pitches against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Busch Stadium on March 28, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images) | Getty Images Michael McGreevy’s first start of the 2026 season was nearly a historic one as he threw 6 innings of no-hit ball, but the St.
Louis Cardinals had to rely on extra innings heroics by JJ Wetherholt to eventually beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5. Michael McGreevy was dealing as he shut down Tampa Bay not allowing a runner for the first 3 innings. The Rays didn’t reach base until Ramón Urías was unable to handle an infield dribbler that was ruled an error.
McGreevy was helped by solid defense behind him as Ivan Herrera made a great play on a pop-out behind home plate in the top of the 4th inning. In the 6th inning, JJ Wetherholt made a leaping grab on a liner over 2nd to keep the no-hit bid intact. Michael McGreevy was taken out of the game after 6 full innings leaving with 98 pitches.
The St. Louis offense got off to a fast start playing small ball in the top of the 1st inning when JJ Wetherholt reached on an infield single, stole 2nd, was moved to 3rd on a flyball to right by Ivan Herrera and then scored on a single by Alec Burleson. Alec then stole 2nd and then scored on a single by Nolan Gorman.
The St. Louis Cardinals bullpen looked like it would do its job with Riley O’Brien allowing the first hit in the top of the 7th, but then getting Mullins to ground into a double play. JoJo Romero covered the 8th inning getting an assist by Victor Scott II who made a nice diving catch in center.