Friday, April 20, 2018

Cardinals Beat Reds 4-2: Michael Wacha Strikes Out Three & Allows One Run over Six & Two-Thirds Innings For The Win; Yadier Molina Doubles & Drives In Two Runs; Jose Martinez Singles Twice, Doubles, & Knocks In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Tommy Pham Started in centerfield and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two runs, two walks, and one strikeout.
Jose Martinez started at first base and batted third.  3-for-5 with one double, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Yadier Molina started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one double, two RBIs, and one strikeout.
Jedd Gyorko started at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one walk, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Harrison Bader started in right field and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Paul DeJong started started at shortstop and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one double, one intentional walk, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.
Greg Garcia entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth.  One walk and assisted in one double play.
Michael Wacha started and pitched 6.2 innings.  He allowed six hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck three out for the winning decision (3-1).  0-for-3 at the plate.  (p-s:92-60)(g/f:8-5)
Tyler Lyons entered in the seventh and pitched 1.1 innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (6).  (p-s:17-12)(g/f:8-5)

Rough Outing:
Bud Norris entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed two hits, one earned run, and one walk for the save (5).  (p-s:29-17)(g/f:1-0)

Boxscore
St. Louis Official Site Post Game
Cardinal Beat Post Game
Post-Dispatch Post Game
STL Sports Page Post Game

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