Cardinals Suffer Series Sweep in Desert
It was a weekend to forget for the St. Louis Cardinals as they fell to the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series sweep. The latest loss came on Sunday, with the same issue plaguing the Cardinals as it had in the first two games – a struggling starting pitcher.
Miles Mikolas took the mound for the Cardinals, but his performance was far from impressive. In the first inning alone, he allowed four runs, including a three-run homer from Eugenio Suarez. Despite their efforts, the Cardinals were unable to overcome the early deficit and ultimately fell to the Diamondbacks in Phoenix.
Things didn’t get any better for Mikolas as the game went on. In the third inning, Suarez struck again with his second homer of the game and fourth in just two days, adding to the Diamondbacks’ lead and solidifying their sweep over the Cardinals.
The Cardinals will have to regroup and refocus as they head back home, hoping to bounce back from their disappointing weekend in the desert. With a tough loss and a series sweep under their belts, the Cardinals will need to make some adjustments in order to come out on top in their next matchup.
Eugenio Suárez Launches Two Homers as Diamondbacks Sweep Cardinals in Phoenix
PHOENIX – The Cardinals suffered a disappointing loss on Sunday as they were swept by the Diamondbacks in a lost weekend in the desert. The game was marked by a strong performance from Eugenio Suárez, who hit two home runs off starter Miles Mikolas in the first and third innings.
Poor Pitching Continues to Plague Cardinals in Series Against Diamondbacks
The Cardinals struggled to overcome a poor outing from their starting pitcher, Miles Mikolas, who allowed four runs in the first inning. This has been a recurring issue for the team, as they have been outscored 49-18 in the first three innings in their last 15 games. The Diamondbacks took advantage of this weakness, outscoring the Cardinals 16-1 in the first three innings in the series.
Suárez’s Dominance Against Cardinals Continues
Eugenio Suárez’s two home runs in Sunday’s game marked his fourth in the last two days and his 26th career homer against the Cardinals in 120 games. He is the first player since Yasiel Puig in 2018 to have consecutive games with two homers against the Cardinals. Suárez’s dominance at the plate has been a major factor in the Diamondbacks’ success against the Cardinals in this series.
Cardinals Struggle at the Plate, Despite Late Rally
The Cardinals were held to just seven hits in the game, with Jordan Walker being the only player with a multi-hit game. They were able to load the bases in the fifth inning, but could only score one run on a groundout. They added two more runs in the eighth, but it was not enough to overcome the early deficit.
Cardinals’ Pitching Woes Continue
Miles Mikolas was pulled after just four innings and 68 pitches, bringing the Cardinals’ streak of six consecutive games with a starter unable to pitch more than 4 2/3 innings. The bullpen was able to hold off the Diamondbacks for the rest of the game, but the damage had already been done.
Cardinals Look Ahead to Trading Deadline
The Cardinals have 10 games left before the trading deadline on July 31, and they will need to address their pitching issues if they hope to make a push for the playoffs. They currently sit in fourth place in the NL Central, one game behind the Reds and 8 ½ games behind the division leaders, the Cubs and Milwaukee.
Key Stats and Notable Moments
– The Cardinals have lost five consecutive games at Arizona dating back to last year.
– They were swept in a series at Arizona for the first time since September 2007.
– The loss leaves the Cardinals with a 51-49 record after the first 100 games of the season.
– The team has decided to skip Matthew Liberatore’s turn in the rotation after the All-Star break to give him extra rest.
