Cardinals’ Pallante Stays Focused Despite Brewing No-Hitter Against Marlins
St. Louis Cardinals’ right-hander Andre Pallante remained steadfast in his approach, even as the innings ticked by without a hit from the Miami Marlins on Monday night. “I just kept my focus on executing the next pitch and staying true to my process between innings,” Pallante stated.
However, in the sixth inning, Graham Pauley managed to break through Pallante’s no-hit bid with a leadoff single. Despite this, it was the only hit the 26-year-old allowed in his impressive seven innings on the mound. The Cardinals ultimately went on to defeat the Marlins 7-1.
Pallante’s unwavering determination and focus paid off, as he delivered a dominant performance on the mound. The Cardinals’ victory was a testament to his skill and composure under pressure. pnews.com/hub/MLB
St. Louis Cardinals’ Pallante Dominates Marlins, Allows Only One Hit in 7-1 Victory
ST. LOUIS (AP) — In a dominant performance on Monday night, St. Louis Cardinals’ right-hander Andre Pallante held the Miami Marlins hitless for six innings before giving up a leadoff single in the seventh. Despite knowing what was at stake, Pallante stuck to his game plan and executed each pitch with precision.
“I just focused on executing the next pitch and staying true to my process in between innings,” Pallante said. “I made sure to cool down, hydrate, and study my scouting report to prepare for the next batter I faced.”
Graham Pauley’s single in the sixth inning was the only hit allowed by Pallante, who retired the first 10 batters he faced before walking Jesús Sánchez in the fourth. The 26-year-old pitcher struck out four, walked one, and threw 49 of his 81 pitches for strikes. Sánchez and Pauley were the only Marlins to reach base against him.
“I was familiar with their tendencies and had studied their scouting reports,” Pallante said. “I knew that if I executed my pitches, I would have success.”
Pallante’s performance matched his longest hitless start to a game, which he also achieved against Cleveland on September 22, 2024. It was also the longest hitless start by a Cardinals starter since Erick Fedde’s six innings against Pittsburgh on April 9.
“Pallante did an excellent job of getting quick outs and keeping the Marlins’ offense at bay,” Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said. “He was efficient and induced a lot of weak contact. It was a great outing for him.”
The Cardinals’ offense was led by Alec Burleson and Masyn Winn, who provided all the run support Pallante needed. Burleson hit a home run and drove in two runs, while Winn broke the game open with a bases-loaded double in the seventh inning, contributing to a five-run rally.
Pallante’s only moment of concern came in the second inning when Iván Herrera, who was playing in the outfield for the first time as a professional, made a catch on his only chance of the game.
“I was a little worried when he ran straight to the fence,” Pallante said. “But he made a great play and I was relieved.”
The Cardinals’ victory was a much-needed one for Pallante, who had struggled in his previous three starts, giving up eight or more hits each time.
“I’ve had some tough luck in my recent starts, with some hard-hit balls finding gaps,” Pallante said. “But I stayed aggressive and focused on hitting my spots.”
Overall, it was a dominant performance by Pallante, who proved that he has the ability to shut down any lineup in the league.
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