August Proves to be a Nightmare for Andre Pallante as He Struggles Against the Pirates
On Tuesday night, things went from bad to worse for Andre Pallante as he took the mound at Busch Stadium to face the Pirates. The month of August had already been a rough one for the Cardinals’ starter, with an 0-4 record and 17 runs allowed in just 17 innings. But this game proved to be his toughest challenge yet.
Pallante’s struggles were evident from the very beginning, as he gave up five hits and a walk to the first six batters he faced. It took him a whopping 27 pitches to record his first out of the game. By the time he finally got that out, the Pirates had already taken a commanding 5-0 lead.
Despite his best efforts, Pallante just couldn’t seem to find his rhythm on the mound. Even after getting that first out, he continued to struggle, giving up a sacrifice fly to extend the Pirates’ lead. It was clear that this was not going to be his night.
As the game progressed, Pallante’s struggles only seemed to worsen. He was eventually pulled from the game after just three innings, having given up a total of seven runs on nine hits and two walks. It was a tough night for the young pitcher, and one that he will surely want to forget.
But for the Cardinals, this game serves as a reminder of the ups and downs of a long baseball season. While August may have been a rough month for Pallante, there is still plenty of time for him to bounce back and finish the season strong. And with the support of his team and coaches, there’s no doubt that he will do just that.
Andre Pallante Records Worst Career Start as Cardinals Fall to Pirates
ST. LOUIS – It was a rough night for Andre Pallante as he recorded his worst career start and the Cardinals fell to the Pirates at Busch Stadium on Tuesday.
Pallante, who had an 0-4 record for the month of August, struggled from the start, giving up five hits and a walk to the first six batters he faced. The Pirates took an early 5-0 lead in the first inning, with Pallante eventually allowing eight runs in just three innings of work.
The loss left Pallante with an 0-5 record for the month of August and a 9.82 ERA. The Cardinals’ offense also struggled, only managing three hits in the game.
At the Plate
Nolan Gorman provided the only bright spot for the Cardinals, hitting a two-run homer in the fourth inning. However, the team was unable to generate any more offense after the first inning, striking out 13 times and going 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
On the Mound
Pallante’s struggles on the mound were evident from the start, as he allowed five runs in the first inning alone. He was eventually pulled after just three innings, with Gordon Graceffo, Jorge Alcala, and Ryan Fernandez holding the Pirates scoreless for the rest of the game.
Key Stat
This was the third time this season that the Cardinals allowed five runs in the first inning. They have been outscored 84-39 in the first inning this season, the most runs allowed in any inning.
Worth Noting
Cardinals’ catcher Willson Contreras received a six-game suspension for his actions after being ejected from Monday night’s game. He is currently appealing the decision and is eligible to play until a hearing can be scheduled. In other news, minor-league pitcher Zeke Wood received an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test.
