Alec Burleson drives in 3, Michael McGreevy with a quality start as the Cardinals take the game and series over the Nationals.
Cardinals win game 6-1, series 2-1
Game Summary The Cardinals open up by leaving the bases loaded in the top of the first, but struck for two runs in the second, keyed by a 2-RBI Burleson single. McGreevy came out and worked in his normal workmanlike manner, which was welcome against this line-up, which has really been scoring runs. The Nats got to him for 1 run in the third on some small ball.
Jordan Walker launched a 3-2 pitch for a solo HR to extend the Cardinal lead in the fifth. McGreevy’s final line of 6 IP, 1 R, 4 K, 0 BB, 4 hits was very solid. The bullpen was unscored upon for the final three innings to close things out without any drama.
Pozo added a late 2-RBI single to extend a lead. Line-up (and roster) machinations McGreevy starts for the Cardinals. The Nats send out old friend Miles Mikolas.
A mostly stock Herrera at the C line-up for today, except Scott II gets the day off, Church to CF and Sags to LF. Urias at third, Gorman at DH. Walker and Gorman remain 4-5 in the line-up, after recent adjustments.