Cardinals Beat Tigers 5-2: John Gant Strikes Out Six & Allows Two Runs Over Six & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Carson Kelly Singles Twice & Drives In One Run; Jose Martinez & Kolten Wong Each Single & Knock In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Matt Carpenter started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  0-for-4 with one RBI, one sac fly, two strikeouts, and was ejected in the ninth inning.
Jose Martinez started in right field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one two-out RBI and one strikeout.
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one run.
Kolten Wong started at second base and batted sixth.  1-for-4 with one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Yairo Munoz started in centerfield, moved to right, and moved to third base, batting seventh.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one walk, one sac fly, and one caught stealing.
Greg Garcia started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-1 with one run and two walks (one intentional).
Carson Kelly started at catcher and batted ninth.  2-for-4 with one RBI and allowed one stolen base.
John Gant started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, two earned runs, one walk, and struck six out fro the winning decision (7-5).  (p-s:94-62)(g/f:6-2)
Dakota Hudson entered in the seventh and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (9).  (p-s:9-4)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:1-0)
Jordan Hicks entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out fro the hold (23).  (p-s:18-11)(g/f:1-0)
Carlos Martinez entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs for the save (2).  (p-s:11-6)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Matt Adams started at first base and batted third.  0-for-4 with two strikeouts and one unassisted double play.
Mike Shildt was ejected in the ninth inning.

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