Sunday, August 12, 2018

Cardinals Beat Royals 8-2: Paul DeJong Hits A Two-Run Homer; Yadier Molina Sinlges & Drives In Two Runs; Tyson Ross Strikes Out Four & Allows Two Runs Over Six Innings For The Win

Individual Highlights:
Matt Carpenter started  as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-4 with one run, one hit by pitch, and two strikeouts.
Yadier Molina started at catcher and batted second.  1-for-4 with two RBIs, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez started in right field and batted third.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and grounded into one double play.
Marcell Ozuna started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, two runs, and one strikeout.
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and one hit by pitch.
Jedd Gyorko started at third base and batted sixth.  2-for-5 with one run, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Greg Garcia started at second base and batted seventh.  2-for-5 with one double, one two-out RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Harrison Bader started in centerfield and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, two strikeouts, and one outfield assist.
Patrick Wisdom started at first base and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI, two runs, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Tyson Ross started and pitched six innings.  He allowed four hits, two earned runs, two walks, and struck four out for the winning decisiojn (7-9).  (p-s:88-52)(g/f:10-1)
Mike Mayers enteed  in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (6).  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-1)
Jordan Hicks entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out for the hold (17).  (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)
Bud Norris entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:5-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Jose Adolis Garcia entered late in the game in right field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Boxscore
St. Louis Official Site Post Game
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