Nobody on the Cardinals was happier to see August come to an end than Andre Pallante
As the month of August came to a close, there was one player on the Cardinals who breathed a sigh of relief – Andre Pallante. Unfortunately for Pallante, his August ended on a sour note, with yet another loss in his sixth start of the month.
This losing streak has made Pallante the first Cardinals pitcher since Bill Doak in 1917 to lose six games in the month of August. It’s a record that no player wants to hold, but for Pallante, it’s been a tough month on the mound.
Cardinals Rookie Jimmy Crooks Hits First Big League Home Run in 7-4 Loss to Reds
CINCINNATI –
In Sunday’s game against the Reds, Cardinals rookie Jimmy Crooks made a big impact with his first career hit – a home run off of pitcher Sam Moll in the seventh inning. This was Crooks’ first start behind the plate, making the moment even more special.
August Ends with Another Loss for Cardinals’ Andre Pallante
CINCINNATI –
The month of August has not been kind to Cardinals pitcher Andre Pallante, as he suffered his sixth loss of the month in Sunday’s game against the Reds. Despite only giving up two earned runs over five innings, Pallante’s record for the month stands at 0-6.
Reds Take Advantage of Cardinals’ Errors to Secure 7-4 Win
The Cardinals had a strong start, scoring two runs in the first inning, but a three-run second inning by the Reds, fueled by an error from Cesar Prieto, quickly turned the tide. The Cardinals were unable to regain the lead, ultimately falling 7-4 to the Reds in Cincinnati.
Cardinals’ Offense Struggles, Strike Out 15 Times in Loss
Despite a strong start, the Cardinals’ offense struggled to produce runs after the third inning. They were only able to muster two hits after the third, including Crooks’ home run in the seventh. The team also struck out 15 times, with Jordan Walker striking out in all four of his at-bats.
Pallante’s Record Drops to 6-13 with 5.38 ERA
Pallante had a tough outing, giving up six hits and four walks while striking out six. His record for the season now stands at 6-13 with a 5.38 ERA. The Reds were able to add to their lead with a two-run homer in the fifth and runs off of relievers Gordon Graceffo and Andre Granillo in the seventh and eighth innings.
Cardinals Finish August with 13-15 Record, Outscored 144-120
The Cardinals ended the month of August with a 13-15 record, being outscored by their opponents 144-120. Despite the tough month, there were some bright spots, including Crooks’ first career home run and strong performances from pitcher Quinn Mathews in Triple-A.
Up Next: Cardinals Return Home to Face Athletics
The Cardinals will look to bounce back as they return home to face the Athletics in a three-game series starting on Monday. Sonny Gray is scheduled to start for the Cardinals.
