Miami Marlins tops St. Louis Cardinals 5-1
Game Summary
Miami Marlins topped St. Louis Cardinals 5-1. A comfortable 4-run margin reflected Miami Marlins's steady command of the game.
Key Players
Kyle Stowers led Miami Marlins's offense, going 2-for-3, 2 RBI. Miami Marlins starter Ryan Gusto threw 3.1 IP, 0 ER, 4 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Masyn Winn led St. Louis Cardinals's offense, going 1-for-4, 1 RBI. St. Louis Cardinals reliever Justin Bruihl threw 2.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K and anchored the pitching staff.
Pitching Report
Miami Marlins starter Ryan Gusto: 3.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 K, 1 BB (63 pitches). Failed to complete five innings, leaving extra burden on the bullpen. Bullpen: 5.7 IP, 1 ER, 5 K (ERA 1.59).
St. Louis Cardinals starter Andre Pallante: 6.2 IP, 11 H, 5 ER, 4 K, 1 BB (98 pitches). The bullpen (2 pitchers) was scoreless over 2.3 IP with 2 K — a flawless relief effort.
Hitting Analysis
Miami Marlins: 13 H, 5 RBI (team AVG 0.394). 3 extra-base hits (0 HR) — impressive power display.
Multi-hit games: Xavier Edwards (3-for-5), Otto Lopez (2-for-5), Kyle Stowers (2-for-3, 2 RBI), Javier Sanoja (3-for-4).
St. Louis Cardinals: 7 H, 1 RBI (team AVG 0.219).
Multi-hit games: JJ Wetherholt (2-for-4), Lars Nootbaar (2-for-3).