Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 8-1-16: Michael Blazek Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings; Blaine Boyer Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Jason Heyward Singles & Doubles

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one double, one strikeout, and one outfield assist.

Chicago-N beat Miami 5-0

Colby Rasmus (former St. Louis-Houston) started in centerfield and batted sixth.  0-for-5 with three strikeouts.
Pat Neshek (former St. Louis-Houston) entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (11).  (p-s:6-4)(g/f:1-0)

Houston beat Toronto 2-1 in 14 innings

David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in right field and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Washington beat Arizona 14-1

Steve Cishek (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered in the ninth and pitched to three batters.  He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one home run for the losing decision (2-6).  (p-s:6-5)(g/f:0-2)

Boston beat Seattle 2-1

Blaine Boyer (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-1)
Michael Blazek (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out.  (p-s:42-25)(g/f:0-1)

Carlos Villanueva (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered in the fourth and pitched 2.2 innings.  He allowed two hits, two earned runs, one home run, and struck two out for the winning decision (2-2).  (p-s:44-30)(g/f:5-1)(ir-s:2-0)

San Diego beat Milwaukee 7-3