Masyn Winn Leads St. Louis with Three Hits, But Andre Pallante Takes the Loss
In a tough matchup against the San Diego Padres, the St. Louis Cardinals fell short with a final score of 1-0. Despite a strong performance from Masyn Winn, who had three hits in the game, it was not enough to secure a win for the Cardinals.
On the mound for St. Louis was Andre Pallante, who ultimately took the loss. Pallante struggled in the first inning, allowing one run to the Padres. However, he bounced back and managed to shut out the Padres for the rest of his time on the mound.
Unfortunately, the Cardinals were unable to capitalize on Winn’s impressive hitting and were unable to score any runs against the Padres’ strong pitching. As the game progressed, the Cardinals turned to their bullpen, but it was too late to turn the tide in their favor.
Despite the loss, the Cardinals can take solace in the fact that they put up a strong fight against a tough opponent. With players like Winn and Pallante leading the way, the Cardinals are sure to bounce back and continue to compete at a high level in the future.
Masyn Winn’s Three Hits Not Enough as Cardinals Fall to Nationals 8-2
ST. LOUIS – The Cardinals faced another tough loss on Wednesday night as they fell 8-2 to the Nationals at Busch Stadium. All-Star Mackenzie Gore dominated on the mound for the Nationals, while Andre Pallante struggled for the Cardinals.
Cardinals Struggle Against Left-Handed Starters
The Cardinals have had a tough time facing left-handed starters in recent games, and Wednesday night was no exception. Gore, a lefty, shut down the Cardinals’ offense for six innings, allowing only one run. This loss adds to the Cardinals’ 2-6 record against left-handed starters since June 22.
Over the past eight games, the Cardinals have only scored eight runs in 42 innings against left-handed starters. This struggle has been amplified by the absence of Ivan Herrera, their leading hitter against lefties, who is currently recovering from a leg injury. Overall, the Cardinals have a 16-18 record when facing a left-handed starter this season.
Game Recap
At the Plate: The Cardinals were able to score their only two runs in the first and seventh innings. Willson Contreras hit a two-out bloop double in the first, followed by a single from Alec Burleson to bring him home. Masyn Winn, who had three hits in the game, drove in Lars Nootbaar in the seventh with a two-out single. Nolan Arenado returned to the lineup after missing three games due to a shoulder injury, but went hitless in four at-bats.
On the Mound: Andre Pallante struggled on the mound for the Cardinals, allowing seven runs in six innings of work. He gave up a three-run homer in the first inning and three more runs in the fourth. In the last six games, Cardinals starters have allowed a total of 26 runs in just 29 2/3 innings. The Nationals’ other run came from a home run off John King in the seventh.
Key Stat
In their last eight games, the Cardinals have a 2-6 record and have been outscored 51-17.
Worth Noting
The Cardinals have now lost 13 consecutive games when scoring three runs or less. Top prospect JJ Wetherholt made his Triple A debut for Memphis on Wednesday night, hitting a home run and a triple in his first game. He will represent the Cardinals in the Futures Game on Saturday as part of the All-Star Game festivities in Atlanta.
Up Next
The Cardinals will look to bounce back in the series finale against the Nationals on Thursday night. Miles Mikolas will take the mound for the Cardinals.
