Brault pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Polanco hit a three-run homer and the Pirates won 5-1 over the Cardinals. … [Read more...] about Cardinals held to two hits by Pirates' Brault, fall 5-1 in series opener
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Wong: ‘We’re just trying to figure out a way to get going’
Kolten Wong on the Cardinals' offensive struggles: "Right now, we're just trying to figure out a way to get going... We're just trying to stay locked in, forget about tonight and come in tomorrow ready to go." … [Read more...] about Wong: ‘We’re just trying to figure out a way to get going’
Cards Upended by Steven Carlton Brault’s Complete-Game 2-Hitter in 5-1 Loss
The Pirate version of the YadiHug. | Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports To add injury to insult, Dakota leaves after 2 with tightness in throwing elbow In the Burgh of Pitts The Wong Part of the Order: Out the last three games with “side discomfort,” Kolten Wong got the Yadi treatment tonight, returning to the line-up, just at the very bottom batting 9th, to limit his … [Read more...] about Cards Upended by Steven Carlton Brault’s Complete-Game 2-Hitter in 5-1 Loss
Hudson exits early with elbow concern, offense struggles entirely as Cardinals bow to Pirates, 5-1
Lefty Brault throws first complete-game of his professional career by retiring 19 of the final 20 Cardinals he faced. … [Read more...] about Hudson exits early with elbow concern, offense struggles entirely as Cardinals bow to Pirates, 5-1
Cardinals coach Maddux on Wainwright ("our anchor"), Oviedo ("hanging donuts"), and Flaherty ("need this guy")
Pitching coach spoke at length on a range of topics. … [Read more...] about Cardinals coach Maddux on Wainwright ("our anchor"), Oviedo ("hanging donuts"), and Flaherty ("need this guy")