Bernie's Daily Redbird Review 4-30-19: The Comeback Cardinals Do It Again

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Video: Michael Wacha "I Felt Good For The Most Part" In Return From Injured List 4-29-19

Wacha on battling through a 101-pitch outing: "Got a little hairy there in the middle innings, but sometimes it's going to go that way. It's all about trusting that defense behind you and throwing strikes and trusting in your ability to lock it back down." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/GJHtFp4Ttl

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) April 30, 2019

Video: Mike Shildt Postgame Press Conference 4-29-19

Shildt on Bader's first start since returning from the injured list: "It was a good day to get Harry in there, and he took advantage of it. Jumpstarted our offense with the big solo homer, and made a heck of a diving play — as good of a play as you're going to see." #STLCards pic.twitter.com/RjgwdJG6dJ

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) April 30, 2019

Video: Harrison Bader Cardinals Are "A Team That Just Grinds At-Bats Out" 4-29-19

Harrison Bader on making a statement in his first start since returning from the injured list last Wednesday: "The biggest thing is just having patience. ... It's amazing to be back." #TimeToFly

(Brought to you by your @MidAmericaChevy dealers.) pic.twitter.com/kDnLaz4rG8

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) April 30, 2019

Cardinals Beat Nationals 6-3: Marcell Ozuna Singles Twice & Drives In Two Runs; Giovanny Gallegos Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings For The Hold; Harrison Bader Singles & Hits A Solo Home Run

#THATSAWINNER!!! 👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/8emkE5o891

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) April 30, 2019

Individual Highlights:
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, two walks, and one strikeout.
Marcell Ozuna started in left field and batted fourth.  2-for-5 with two two-out RBIs and one run.
Jose Martinez started in right field and batted fifth.  2-for-4 with one double, one two-out RBI, and one run.
Yadier Molina started at catcher and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI, one walk, and grounded into one double play.
Harrison Bader started in centerfield and batted eighth.  2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and one caught stealing.
Giovanny Gallegos entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (1)  (p-s:29-19)(g/f:1-1)
John Brebbia entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, three walks, and struck one out for the hold (7).  (p-s:34-17)(g/f:0-1)
Jordan Hicks entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the save (9).  (p-s:13-8)(g/f:1-0)

Rough Outing:
Jedd Gyorko started at second base and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Tyler O'Neill entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strkeout.
Michael Wacha started and pitched five innings.  He allowed four hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck five out for the winning decision (2-0).  0-for-2 with one strikeout.  (p-s:101-67)(g/f:6-3)

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

Video: Harrison Bader Makes Diving Catch 4-29-19

This ball had a catch probability of just 10% 😱 pic.twitter.com/tlef03x0ij

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) April 30, 2019

Video: Marcell Ozuna With A Two-Run Single 4-29-19

Big Bear drives in two runs with a two-out single and the #STLCards take the lead!
Tune in now on FSMW and FSGO. #TimeToFly pic.twitter.com/dvFijIMsYK

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) April 30, 2019

Video: Harrison Bader Hits A Solo Home Run 4-29-19

4⃣1⃣7⃣ feet

Harrison Bader got all of this one! pic.twitter.com/2Ae9XOLCZ4

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) April 30, 2019

Cardinals Starting Lineup 4-29-19

Michael Wacha makes his return!

⚾️ https://t.co/QCrm1x1Q7r pic.twitter.com/Vtpa6qNw6l

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) April 29, 2019

Cardinals Activated Michael Wacha From Injured List & Optioned Ryan Helsley To Triple-A Memphis

The St. Louis Cardinals announced prior to tonight’s series opener in Washington, that they have activated right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha (left knee patellar tendinitis ) from the 10-day Injured List and optioned right-handed rookie pitcher Ryan Helsley to Memphis (AAA). Wacha is scheduled to start tonight’s game against the Nationals.
St. Louis Official Site

Michael Wacha is back with the Cardinals after a stint on the 10-day injured list.
Fox Sports Midwest

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced they have activated right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha (left knee patellar tendinitis) from the 10-day injured list. He will start in Monday night's game against the Nationals.
KSDK

Right-handed pitcher Michael Wacha has been reactivated from the IL.
KMOV

Video: Scott Warmann & Brad Thompson Preview Cardinals-Nationals Game 4-29-19

The #STLCards open a four-game set in D.C. tonight against the Nationals.

Toyota Cardinals Live pregame starts at 5:30 p.m. pic.twitter.com/J5w2M82xGj

— FOX Sports Midwest (@FSMidwest) April 29, 2019

Video: Yadier Molina Extends Hitting Streak To 15 Games With Two-Run Single 4-28-18

1⃣5⃣ game hitting streak for Yadier Molina! 🐐 pic.twitter.com/UkkoRY4eUb

— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) April 28, 2019

Jedd Gyorko: 'Heck Yeah, I Want That Strikeout Ball'; Michael Wacha To Start Monday; Carlos Martinez Ready For Relief

Manager Mike Shildt wasn’t sure of the proper protocol. Do you motion to the dugout from the mound? Make the move by talking to an umpire?
St. Louis Official Site

Following the St. Louis Cardinals victory this afternoon, Carlos Martinez sat in front of his locker watching his children play ping pong in the middle of the clubhouse. He was also preparing for a trip to extended spring training.
STL Baseball Weekly

Man Charged In Connection With Sunday's Deadly Ballpark Village Shooting

Scotty Joseph Lee has been charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action and assault.

KMOX

Cardinals & Cordish Statement Regarding Shooting At Ballpark Village

We are shocked and saddened by the senseless shooting at a private event at Ballpark Village Sunday night. There is nothing more important to us than the safety of our guests.

St. Louis Official Site

Two People Shot On Ballpark Village Rooftop, Suspect Remains At Large

Police have not released a description of the gunman and witnesses we have talked have not been able to offer any details on a description.

KSDK

Video: Luke Weaver After Cardinals Lose To Pirates

Fox Sports Midwest Twitter

Video: Mike Matheny's Postgame Press Conference 4-29-18

Fox Sports Midwest Twitter

Pirates Beat Cardinals 5-0: Luke Gregerson Strikes Out One Over One Hitless/Scoreless Inning; Kolten Wong Doubles

Individual Highlights:
Tommy Pham started in centerfield and batted second.  0-for-3 with one walk and two strikeouts.
Paul DeJong started at shortstop and batted third.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Yadier Molina started at catcher and batted fifth.  1-for-3 with one strikeout.
Kolten Wong started as pinch hitter and batted sixth.  1-for-1 with one double.
Luke Gregerson entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

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

Video: Austin Gomber On His Motivation This Season

Fox Sports Midwest Twitter